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Congratulations to Our FY21 Community Partner Grantee Organizations

The Community Foundation of Will County awards grants annually to not-for-profits for a broad array of charitable purposes in healthcare, human services, education and cultural arts. View the 2021 Grant Recipients.

Amazon Grants $500,000 To Community Foundation Of Will County

The Community Foundation of Will County (CFWC) announced on Thursday, February 25, 2021 that Amazon has donated $500,000 to invest in workforce development and education in Will County. This generous investment allows the CFWC to establish an advisory committee comprising leaders in education, economic development and workforce development (see below). They will bring resources and best practices from their respective organizations to establish criteria and seek opportunities for investment.

New Executive Director Elizabeth (Jan) Edgar

The Community Foundation of Will County (CFWC) is pleased to welcome Executive Director Elizabeth (Jan) Edgar, MS, CFRE, effective November 13, 2020. Jan is a successful non-profit and development executive with a proven track record with the United Way, regional health care organizations and medical industry associations.

Scholarship Fund An Early Investment In Hundreds Of Local Students

The Joliet Region Education Scholarship Fund perfectly matches the mission of the Community Foundation of Will County (CFWC) by bringing people together to support causes that matter. The fund was established with the Community Foundation in 2013 by a group of community, education and business leaders and has awarded more than 300 scholarships since then.

Community Foundation Of Will County 2019 Awards Grants

The Community Foundation of Will County awarded nine grants totaling $86,126 to local agencies at an awards reception held at the Mistwood Golf Club in Romeoville. The recipients included Catholic Charities-Diocese of Joliet, Family Bridges, Farmworker & Landscape Advocacy Project, Heart Haven Outreach, Joliet Area Community Hospice, Loaves & Fishes Community Services, Northern Illinois Food Bank, One Hope United, and United Way of Will County.

Gloria Dollinger Appointed Chief Development Officer of the Community Foundation of Will County

Gloria Dollinger Appointed Chief Development Officer of the Community Foundation of Will County The Community Foundation of Will County (CFWC) is very pleased to announce the appointment of Gloria Dollinger as Chief Development Officer effective immediately. As the...

Congratulations to Our FY19 Community Partner Grantee Organizations

The Community Foundation of Will County would like to congratulate the following FY19 Community Partner Grantee Organizations.

The Community Foundation of Will County Hosts FY19 Community Partner Grants Informational Meetings in March

The Community Foundation of Will County will host three informational meetings in March for local nonprofit organizations interested in applying for a grant through the Foundation’s Community Partner Grants Cycle. Meetings will be held on: March 14th at 9:00 a.m. at...

With the Holiday Season Upon Us, It’s a Good Time to Focus on Your Year-End Gift Planning

Please note, our office will be CLOSED beginning on Saturday December 22, 2018 through New Year’s Day, and will not reopen until Wednesday January 2, 2019. Continue reading to view important dates to remember when making your gifts and grants with the Community Foundation of Will County.

Joliet Area Community Hospice (JACH) honors The Community Foundation of Will County with Heart of Hospice Award

Joliet Area Community Hospice (JACH) will honor this year’s Heart of Hospice Award recipients: The Community Foundation of Will County for recognizing the importance of hospice care for children and adults and for elevating the culture of philanthropy in Will County...

Community Foundation Awards $93,324 To Eleven Area Nonprofits

Community Foundation Awards $93,324 To Eleven Area Nonprofits Making Connections Winter 2017 The Community Foundation of Will County gathered community leaders to award eleven grants in the priority areas of health, education, human services, and the arts...

2017 Grant Awards Reception

2017 Grant Awards Reception The Community Foundation of Will County gathered community leaders to award 11 grants in the priority areas of health, education, human services, and the arts at the fall reception. sponsored by Sentinus, LLC, Through the many donors who...

The Chicago Community Trust names new CEO

The Chicago Community Trust today announced the selection of Dr. Helene Gayle, CEO of the McKinsey Social Initiative, as its new CEO, succeeding Terry Mazany, who will step down at the end of September. Gayle will become just the seventh leader in the...

The Community Foundation of Will County Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Joliet, IL – The Community Foundation of Will County celebrated with donors, Board members and nonprofit leaders at the 10th Anniversary Celebration of Philanthropy held on May 4, 2016 and hosted by Lewis University. Ten years ago visionaries from the...

Foundation Awards $84,930 in Grants to Eight Area Nonprofits

WILL COUNTY, IL - At our fall reception, The Community Foundation of Will County awarded Community Partner Grants in the priority areas of health, education, human services and the arts. “We have always felt the need outweighed what we can fund. So it was...

The Community Foundation of Will County Recognizes the Joliet Chamber’s Education Committee

Joliet, IL – The Community Foundation of Will County celebrated with donors, Board members and attendees at the Annual Donor Recognition & Celebration of “community” Philanthropy held on July 21, 2015 and hosted by Lewis University. As part of the...

Foundation Awards $43,050 in Grants to Six Area Nonprofits

Will County, IL (October 2014) - At our fall reception, the Foundation awarded and presented $38,050 in grants to local nonprofit organizations working in the Foundation’s priority areas of health, human services and education. “This is the second year we...

Donors leave prints on community

Will County, IL (August 18, 2014) – The people of Will County are always helping their neighbor in ways that are as unique as their fingerprint. No two philanthropic visions are exactly the same. At The Community Foundation of Will County’s Annual Donor...

Foundation Awards $54,500 in Grants to Eight Area Nonprofits

WILL COUNTY, IL(October 17, 2013) – The Will County Community Foundation awarded and presented $54,500 in grants to local nonprofit organizations working in the Foundation’s priority areas of health, human services and education during the 2013 Grant...

Philanthropic Leaders Honored at Will County Community Foundation Donor Event

Will County, IL (August 30, 2013) – The Will County Community Foundation honored two families during the 2013 Donor Recognition and Celebration of Philanthropy on August 14. The award is presented each year to those who provide philanthropic leadership for...

Local charities and donors can benefit from IRA Charitable Rollover

WILL COUNTY, IL (January 28, 2013) – Local charities and donors can benefit from an extension of a popular tax-law provision, known as the “IRA Charitable Rollover.” The IRA Charitable Rollover permits individuals age 70 1⁄2 or older to direct...

Grant helps kids with disabilities feel like Major League ball players

WILL COUNTY, IL(November 2, 2012) – When parents sign their child up to play in the Miracle League baseball program, their handicapped child of any ability or disability gets to dress in a uniform, make plays in the field and round the bases just like...

Foundation Awards $107,400 in Grants to Eight Area Nonprofits

WILL COUNTY, IL (October 22, 2012) – The Will County Community Foundation awarded and presented $107,400 in grants to local nonprofit organizations working in the Foundation’s priority areas of health, human services and education during the 2012 Grant...

The Will County Community Foundation honors community leaders at Annual Donor Celebration

JOLIET, IL –(August 2012) During The Will County Community Foundation’s Annual Donor Recognition and Celebration of Philanthropy donors and guests gathered at the Barber & Oberwortmann Horticulture Center to recognize Ed & Gloria Dollinger and...

Boys and girls beat the heat with grant from The Will County Community Foundation

JOLIET, IL (July 19, 2012)– When temperatures sore over 100 degrees, the pool at the George Werden Buck Boys & Girls Club is a critical community resource where children come to cool off. So when the pool pump broke last July and the water flooded the...

Mobile food pantry helps Will County families

WILL COUNTY, IL (MAY 23, 2012) – On a recent Saturday in University Park, IL, the Northern Illinois Food Bank’s mobile food pantry arrived with over 7,000 lbs. of food, prepared to help over 200 Will County families put food on their tables. The hot...

Marshall Field V Sees The Future In The Will County Community Foundation

BOLINGBROOK (MAY 11, 2012)-The Will County Community Foundation’s professional advisor event brought Marshall Field V, the great-great grandson of merchandising king Marshall Field, to Bolingbrook where Mayor Roger Claar welcomed him. Ed Dollinger,...

Michael Trench joins the Will County Community Foundation as Executive Director

JOLIET (April 14, 2011) - The Will County Community Foundation, our region’s community foundation, has welcomed Michael Trench as Executive Director in January. Trench brings over 25 years of diverse and varied experience in the nonprofit sector, including...

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