SRCCF facilitates Heitmann Fund donation to Flutes for Vets

PHOTO: Starved Rock Country Community Foundation CEO Fran Brolley, left, Board President Reed Wilson, donor and board member Tom Heitmann, Mary Heitmann and Flutes for Vets President Kenneth Troyan met recently at the SRCCF’s La Salle office. The foundation has facilitated $3,000 in donations to ‘Flutes.’ Starved Rock Country Community Foundation recently facilitated another donation […]

Fran Brolley joins SRCCF

New President & CEO Fran Brolley comes to SRCCF following a 34-year career at Illinois Valley Community College in Oglesby. He retired in April 2023 as Executive Director of Community Relations and Development. Brolley played a vital role in the $2.1 million capital campaign for the Community Technology Center and in a scholarship campaign that […]

Congrats to a Few Members of Our Leadership Team

Congrats to Starved Rock Country Community Foundation Board Members Tara Bedei, Robb Hasty and former Board Chairman Jay McCracken for their success in the local elections. Tara Bedei retained her seat as the first female Mayor of Streator, and Robb Hasty was recently elected Mayor of Ottawa. Lastly, former SRCCF Board Chairman Jay McCracken has […]

Back to Business Grants for Creative Arts, Hotels, & Restaurants

Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) have announced $175 million in available grant funding through the Back to Business (B2B) program. Following state recovery for businesses totaling nearly $1.5 billion, the latest American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)-funded opportunity is designed to provide additional support for the hardest-hit sectors, […]

SRCCF Welcomes New Director of Operations

Starved Rock Country Community Foundation is honored and thrilled to announce that Janice Corrigan has been appointed to the position of Director of Operations. Janice joined the foundation in early March in preparation for the retirement of our wonderful Cathy Rosen, who plans to remain with SRCCF as a Volunteer Coordinator. How did we get […]

2023 SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE APPROACHING

The SRCCF Scholarship season is in full gear and the deadline of March 1, 2023 is fast approaching for the submission of scholarship applications. Information about the Scholarship opportunities is available on the SRCCF website, www.srccf.org. There are fifteen awards available for financial assistance, made possible by generous donors to the SRCCF Scholarship Program. Students […]

SRCCF To Award Over $40,000 In Scholarships

Through the generosity of several caring donors, over $40,000 in scholarship funding is available in 2024 from the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation, including two new awards. The SRCCF scholarship application period is underway through 5 p.m. Friday, March 1. Visit https://www.srccf.org/scholarships for the application and information. Awards ranging in value from $10,000 to $500 include […]

SRCCF Scholarship Season Opens January 4th

On behalf of generous individuals, SRCCF administers a scholarship program each year to help students pursue their dreams and goals at colleges and universities. The 2023 Scholarship Season will be opening on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 through Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Applications are due at the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation office by Wednesday, March […]

Arts Alive Releases Workshop Schedule for 2023

Arts Alive workshops are developed specifically for artists to provide career, community, and confidence building tools to support all aspects of a creative practice. 01/15/2023: How to Start Your Business in Illinois with Special Emphasis on Creative Industries 02/02/2023: What to Expect When You’re Expecting to File Your Income Tax Return 03/02/2023: Writing an Artist […]