Incoming Chair Brooke Didier Starks presented a plaque and special thanks to Past Chair Jeff Davis at the end of his final board meeting as Chair in June. In addition to Brooke Didier Starks as Chair, the board unanimously approved Tom Costello as Vice-Chair, Rebecca McBride as Secretary and Bradley Uken as Treasurer for the 2015-2016 [...]
The Community Foundation of East Central Illinois has distributed $43,200 on behalf of the Marajen Stevick Foundation to four area nonprofit organizations. Marajen Stevick Foundation Grants offer annual funding for nonprofit organizations that provide services in the three areas of enhancing the lives of senior citizens, beautification of the Champaign-Urbana area, and promoting excellence in [...]
Most people agree that the very best healthcare experiences are delivered by healthcare workers who are both technically skilled and compassionate in their treatment of patients. If you or someone close to you has experienced exemplary care, you know it and remember it. The Gloria Valenti Compassionate Care Award was established in honor of Gloria [...]
The Community Foundation of East Central Illinois has announced the recipients of its fall Community Commitment grants totaling over $80,000. Funded primarily by the proceeds from unrestricted endowments, these grants are awarded for durable goods and capital items, things not covered under many other kinds of grants. The Foundation received 62 grant applications requesting [...]
Nearly 200 people attended the first Hearts of Gold Gala on November 11, at the Champaign Country Club. The group enjoyed the fabulous jazz and blues of the Mo’ Betta Blues ensemble, laughed and socialized over a delicious dinner, and were moved and appreciative of the 2014 recipients of the Gloria Valenti Compassionate Care [...]
Urbana’s trees are a source of shared pride in the greater Urbana community. With one of the most diverse urban forests in the Midwest, the city can claim trees that are historic, unique, rare and one-of-a-kind specimens. So it’s little wonder that Urbana is one of 13 charter Tree City USA communities in the [...]
The Gloria Valenti Compassionate Care Award was established in honor of Gloria Valenti, RN & President, Diversified Healthcare Services, and a leading healthcare professional in east central Illinois. This award was established through a bequest from Professor Martin Wagner, nationally recognized expert in labor relations who understood the importance of recognizing exemplary performance of [...]
Heart of Gold awards were developed to recognize the extraordinary everyday unsung heroes with hearts of gold and willing hands. They are the ones who consistently step up to help you when needed. Who in your world did you nominate for a HEART OF GOLD award? People considered for this special award are neighbors, volunteers, business people, teachers, [...]
Joan Dixon, Community Foundation President & CEO, presented a $50,000 check to Gifford Mayor Derald Ackerman at the May Village Board meeting. The money will be used to pay the insurance deductible needed to replace the community’s water tower damaged in the fall 2013 tornadoes. The Community Foundation opened the Gifford Community Fund shortly [...]
The Community Foundation of East Central Illinois has awarded $55,500 in Marajen Stevick Foundation Grants to four area nonprofit organizations. The Stevick Foundation Grants offer annual funding for nonprofit organizations that provide services in the three areas of enhancing the lives of seniors, beautification of Champaign-Urbana and the surrounding area, and promoting excellence in [...]