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90+ Unique Scholarships, nearly $300K in awards, just ONE Application! Application open December 1 - February 1.

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Save the Date for an exclusive art event

Announcing "revealings", a free event hosted by the Deborah Newton Legacy Project for the benefit of the Deborah L. Newton Legacy Endowment.

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In Youth We Trust Council: You're Invited!

In Youth We Trust Council is looking for new members for the 2022 - 2023 school year! High School aged students in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, and Winnebago Counties are invited to learn more at the Council Kickoff meeting, Saturday, September 17.

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MembersAlliance Community Impact Fund; A New Corporate Giving Program

Today MembersAlliance launched their new corporate giving program called - MembersAlliance Community Impact Fund.

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Announcing the 2022 CFNIL Scholarship Recipients

The 2022 CFNIL Scholarship awards have been announced! 180 awards worth over $370,000 to local students. Learn more about the 2022 CFNIL Scholars.

Learn more about the 2022 CFNIL Scholars