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Recipients of 2018 Siemer Milling Endowment Youth Leadership Grants announced
The Siemer Milling Company Endowment, a fund of Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation, was established in 2006 for the purpose of providing a permanent source of funding to programs in Effingham County that support the development of young leaders. Since its inception, the Siemer Milling Company Endowment has contributed more than $148,000 to nonprofit organizations serving Effingham County.
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Niebrugge Scholarship awards $40,000 to Effingham County graduates
Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation is pleased to announce the 2019 recipients of the Ray, Mary, and Tim Niebrugge Scholarship. Scholarships totaling $40,000 have been awarded to 32 students.
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Hightower siblings’ love of music reaches special needs community in California
The John K. Hightower Memorial Fund recently granted $1,000 to TERI, Inc., a San Diego-based nonprofit agency serving the needs of children and adults with autism and other developmental and learning disabilities, and their families.
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Eagle for Life Foundation announces day of giving for STEAM education
In 2019, The Eagle for Foundation plans to raise $20,000 on March 29 for equipment to furnish the STEAM Lab at Newton Community High School.
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Great Minds Grow Here
A story from our 2017 Annual Report, Good Grows Here
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Mattoon in Motion wins Google.org Impact Challenge Illinois People's Choice Award
Cross-County Innovation Center Receives $250,000 Grant from Google.Org in Ceremony Awarding $1 Million in Grants to Illinois Non-Profits as Part of Statewide Impact Challenge
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Cross County Innovation Center competing for $250,000 People’s Choice Award from Google.org
The Cross County Innovation Center has received a $75,000 grant from the Google.org Impact Challenge. The statewide competition selected ten Illinois nonprofits with bold, new ideas to create economic opportunities in their communities.
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Scholarship applications open at Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation
At Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation, we have more than $250,000 available in scholarships for students in our region.
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Hightower passes the torch to Lessley at Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation
Joedy Hightower has retired from her role as President/CEO of Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation after 15 years of service.
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Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation names Jerry McDaniel 2018 Richard C. Siemer Outstanding Philanthropist at donor appreciation event
McDaniel was nominated for his philanthropic work in Effingham and Jasper counties as well as his leadership to area nonprofits.
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