News & Announcements
The Community Foundation of Will County
The Community Foundation Of Will County Welcomes Lisa Corrao As Executive Director
Lisa Corrao joined the Community Foundation of Will County (CFWC) as Executive Director effective March 21, 2022. Lisa brings more than 25 years of experience in non-profit leadership and development in organizations that support education, law and the arts which meshes well with the mission and focus of the CFWC.
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.
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.
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...