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SRCCF presents awards for 2019 school year

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Through the generosity of local donors who care deeply about the advanced education of local youth, the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation is honored and pleased to award eight scholarships in 2019. The Rising Star Scholarship was received by Katie Varland, a graduate of IVCC, who is currently attending Illinois State University.  Katie is an … Continued

Community Foundation Awards B+B SmartWorx Scholarships

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The B+B SmartWorx Scholarships for the Internet of Things (IoT) were recently awarded by the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation to Joey Thomas and Kirsten Sibbaluca. The IoT Scholarship is available to two high-school graduating seniors who will pursue a career in Science, Technology or Engineering. The award is $1500 per scholarship and is granted … Continued

Great news from Second Story

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  Great work is being done at Second Story as a result of a 2018 grant from the Women Inspired Network (WIN)!  Please click here to read more!      

Arukah WIN update 031919

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  The first three mental/holistic health videos for students have been created and are ready to view, all courtesy of a grant from Women Inspired Network (WIN) – click here to view!

2019 scholarship applications now being accepted

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The Starved Rock Country Community Foundation stewards four (4) scholarship funds and applications for those are now being accepted through March 29, 2019. All four are part of one scholarship form.  Applicants will complete Part I with basic demographics and then complete an essay for one or more scholarships for which they want to apply. … Continued

NEW: Arts of Starved Rock Country Fund

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We are excited to announce the creation of the new Arts of Starved Rock Country Fund!  Please click here to learn about the mission of the fund and how regional arts groups can apply for grants!

Your unrestricted donation to the Leadership Fund for Now is just that, a gift for NOW. It enables us to operate, provides funds for immediate distribution to area agencies and charitable initiatives and helps us build the core administrative fund. The Leadership Fund for Now is made up of unrestricted donations, earnings on investments, and administrative fees. This is where we need your donation the most.
Pamela Beckett
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