News & Announcements
The Community Foundation of Will County
Community Foundation of Will County Welcomes Sheila Sasso as New Development Director
The Community Foundation of Will County is proud to announce Sheila Sasso as its new Development Director. Sheila brings a wealth of experience in marketing, public relations, fundraising, and event planning, along with a deep commitment to serving her local community.
Business After Hours – October 24th
This fun event will help us make important connections among local business owners and organizations and allow the CFWC staff and Board members to share the work of the Foundation.
Community Foundation of Will County Announces 2024 Grant Awards
Fourteen grants totaling more than $120,000 will help build capacity of programs that support children and families and those dealing with health-related challenges.
2024 Gratitude Awards
The Community Foundation of Will County Honored Phyllis Monks as the Inaugural Recipient of the Gratitude Award at a Specialty Wine Tasting at the Lincolnshire Country Club. View a photo gallery of the event.
CFWC Honored Gratitude Award Recipients Billy and Liese Hearth at a Specialty Whiskey Tasting Event
The Community Foundation of Will County Honored Billy and Liese Hearth as the Inaugural Recipients of the Gratitude Award at a Specialty Whiskey Tasting at the Bolingbrook Golf Club on May 16, 2024.
Wine Tasting Event Honored Gratitude Award Recipients Tom Alves & Bob Burcenski
CFWC Honored Tom Alves & Bob Burcenski as the Inaugural Recipients of the Gratitude Award at a Wine Tasting event on Wednesday October 11th, 2023. View a photo gallery and learn more about the event.
Some Exciting News From the CFWC
As you know, the Community Foundation of Will County was established in 2006 by the Chicago Community Trust to serve the residents and non-profit organizations of Will County. Our Foundation was the third to be created; they had already established Community Foundations in McHenry and Lake County.