Regional News Articles
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Regional community foundation welcomes Jasper County business man to board of directors
The Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation recently expanded its governing body by one seat and approved the appointment of Mr. Mark Bolander of Newton, Illinois to a three year term.
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Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation in Top Philanthropic Tier Nationally
Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation recently received notification that it has met the nation's highest philanthropic standards for operational quality, integrity and accountability.
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Scott's Pay It Forward Fund makes first grant award
St. Louis Children’s Hospital Foundation recently received a gift of $5,000 from the Scott’s Pay It Forward Fund (SPIFF) to support families of children with cancer who are in need of financial help as they battle this dreaded disease.
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Community based mentoring program receives grant from BP/Meyer Oil
Mid-Illinois Big Brothers Big Sisters recently received a $6,250 grant from BP/Meyer Oil to benefit the Effingham County community-based mentoring program.
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Area Community Foundation celebrates eight-year Illinois CommunityWorks initiative
Foundation leaders attend meeting to recognize the successful statewide Communityworks program sponsored by the Grand Victoria Foundation to collaborate on improving early care and education, workforce development, and land use and protection.
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Effingham Area Philanthropist honored by Regional Community Foundation
Richard C. Siemer is named Outstanding Philanthropist in 2011.
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Community Foundation hosts appreciation dinner
The Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation held its annual community dinner on Saturday, February 26 at Hilton Garden Inn in Effingham, Illinois.
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Round Two Microgrants Awarded
The Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation and goodWORKSconnect have teamed up, with the support of the Lumpkin Family Foundation, and created microgrant opportunities for nonprofits within the region. Microgrants are up to $1,500 for attendance by non-profits staff and board members at trainings and professional development programs to improve the management, governance or leadership of the applicant organization.
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Community Convening to be held in Effingham
Join Helen Matthes Library and the Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation for a goodWORKSconnect.org community convening book discussion during National Library Week.
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Bruce Nims to speak at annual dinner
"Community Leadership with an Entrepreneurial Attitude" is the title of the keynote address that Bruce Nims will be giving at the SICF Annual Dinner on Saturday, February 26, 2010.
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