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Announcing the departure of Dan Ross, CFNIL President since 2020

Dan Ross to depart CFNIL after five-year tenure

Dan Ross, CFNIL President since 2020, has announced he will step down from his role on May 23 to pursue another local opportunity.

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In Youth We Trust Spring 2025 Grant Awards

Six Organizations Awarded $22,000 by In Youth We Trust Council

The In Youth We Trust Council is pleased to announce the recipients of their adult/nonprofit grant cycle: six organizations offering projects, programs, and services that benefit youth in Northern Illinois.

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Announcing the CFNIL Scholarship Class of 2025

Announcing the CFNIL Scholarship Class of 2025

Today we are thrilled to announce the full roster of 2025 CFNIL Scholarship Recipients: 217 students from 41 schools awarded over $540,000!

Meet the 2025 CFNIL Scholars

2025 Howard D. Colman Scholarship Recipients headshots

Announcing the 2025 Howard D. Colman Scholarship Recipients

This 15th cohort of Colman Scholarship recipients continues the tradition of uplifting the "spirit of Colman" in the Rockford region!

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Fehr Graham Scholarship Recipients 2025

Announcing the 2025 Fehr Graham Scholarship Recipients

Five students representing high schools in five of the communities Fehr Graham serves.

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