In September 2017, elementary school teacher Joycesonia Lawson went through a mental and physical breakdown due to chronic stress and work pressure that had built up from over 18 years of teaching in an under resourced community in North Carolina. She was placed on medical leave for the rest of that school year and realized [...]
The Community Foundation of East Central Illinois is pleased to announce the recipients of its nonprofit capacity building grants. “We are thrilled to work with generous people over the years who are passionate about our communities. The Community Foundation acts as hub of philanthropic activity and we are dedicated to growing philanthropy across our region, [...]
The Community Foundation of East Central Illinois (CFECI) will be awarding $50,000 in grants to strengthen the nonprofit sector as part of its vision of raising the quality of life throughout the region it serves. First offered in 2022 in celebration of the Community Foundation’s 50th anniversary, this grant cycle supports the capacity of nonprofit [...]
Date: Tues. May 7, 2024
Time: 1:00-1:45 p.m.
Location: on Zoom
Date: Tues. Apr. 23, 2024
Time: 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Location: Champaign Public Library
Date: Thur. Feb. 29, 2024
Time: 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Location: by Zoom
The Community Foundation of East Central Illinois (CFECI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Allison Winter as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. With a robust background in philanthropy and business development spanning two decades, Winter brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success to her role at CFECI. [...]
Date: Tues. Jan. 30, 2024
Time: 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Location: Champaign Public Library
