Grant-Funded Program
This program is largely-funded from a $9,362.09 grant from the Dr. Louis & Violet Rubin Fund of the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois.
The mission of the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois is to inspire endowment and promote philanthropy for the current and future needs of the people of Northern Illinois. Since its founding in 1953 CFNIL has granted more than $85 million for charitable purposes. Learn more about CFNIL’s history, grantmaking, and commitment to endowment at https://cfnil.org.
In addition to the grant from the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois, this program is also partially funded from a $1,500 grant from the Alpine Kiwanis Club. Alpine Kiwanis Club is part of Kiwanis International, a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.
Locally, Alpine Kiwanis:
- Puts on Alpine Kiwanis Brat Days
- Sponsors K Kids, Key Clubs, and a Circle K club that builds young leaders.
- Provides $3,000 college scholarships to ten outstanding area students.
- Volunteers as leaders & workers for Northwest Illinois Special Olympics.
- Rings bells for the Salvation Army.
- Awards grants to local 501-C3 organizations to fund specific projects.
More information about the club can be found at: https://www.alpinekiwanis-il.org/
The Kendel Sherman Foundation also received a $2,500 grant from Connexus Credit Union.
Connexus Cares grants are awarded to non-profit organizations that provide meaningful services that improve lives. These grants help organizations expand their programs and services so they can better serve communities nationwide.
More information about Connexus Credit Union and their philanthropy can be found at: https://www.connexuscu.org/about/connexus-cares/
Our Sponsors
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The program is also made possible through partnerships with the following organizations:
