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CFFRV 2021 Scholarship Program: 330 Students Receive Scholarships for College

  The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley is pleased to announce the award recipients of the 2021 CFFRV Scholarship Program. Scholarships totaling $1,441,850 for use during the next four years were recently awarded to 330 area students. These students, who will attend colleges and universities throughout the United States, will join 272 other… Read more…

Julie Christman Named President & CEO of CFFRV

The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley Board of Directors is pleased to introduce Julie Christman as its third president and CEO. Christman, who previously served as CFFRV's vice president of community involvement and partnerships, assumed the role after a unanimous board vote earlier in the week. Christman joined the CFFRV team in 2015.… Read more…

We chose the Community Foundation because of its reputation. It’s well known, established and we can trust them to do the job for us.

Dick Schindel

Richard and Susan Schindel Scholarship Funds

A community foundation is a donor-driven organization that helps donors custom-design funds that reflect their charitable interests. Through the years, grants from these funds have made a significant impact on our local communities.

Sharon Stredde

President Emeritus

As a first-generation college student from a low-income family, I was worried about how I was going to pay for books and supplies. This scholarship will allow me to focus more on my studies instead of worrying about how to afford college. I am working to not only create opportunities for myself but to motivate future generations. Thank you so much for helping me along this journey!

Moises J.

Claude & Alice Allen Memorial Scholarship Recipient

Thank you very much for supporting my college education for these four years. I will never be able to repay you for the opportunity that this scholarship has given to me.

Julia H.

[Renewing Scholarship Recipient] Graduate of Hinkley-Big Rock High School

There’s no question in my mind that the scholarship I received opened up possibilities.

Marianne Renner

Past Scholarship Recipient & Current Leadership Coach

…you can always start small, even $25 can make a difference. Remember we can’t take our money with us. Even if it’s just your gift of time. Volunteer and get involved.

Cris Anderson

Cristina & Thomas S. Anderson Endowment Fund | Tom & Cris Anderson Colonial Advisory Fund

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