Women Inspired Network Annual Celebration of Giving Grants
The Women Inspired Network hosted its 9th Annual Celebration of Giving on Sunday, December 9, 2025, by awarding $8,000 in grants to local nonprofits that empower women and benefit youth throughout Starved Rock Country. The grantees included: Peru Police Department, “Haven’s Heroes” therapy dog, $5,000. Waltham Elementary School library, $1,500. Regional Office of Education 35 […]
2026 WIN Grant Season Now Open
Women Inspired Network (WIN), an initiative of the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation (SRCCF), is proud to announce the opening of its grant season, which runs through September 22, 2025. Local nonprofit organizations offering programs that empower and enhance the lives of women and children in the Starved Rock Country region are encouraged to apply at […]
WIN La Dolce Vita Night 2025
The Women Inspired Network (WIN) invites you to embrace La Dolce Vita — the sweet life — at our signature summertime event on June 11, 2025, at The Detour in LaSalle. Celebrate friendship, beauty, and the joy of living well with an evening of connection, laughter, and unforgettable moments. Whether you’re a longtime member or brand new, come meet inspiring women who […]
WIN 2025 Launch Event – March 11. 2025
The 2025 Women Inspired Network Launch, “Time to Give, Gather and Grow” was held Tuesday, March 11, at the August Hill Tasting Room in Utica, Illinois. Speakers included WIN co-chair and co-founder Cherie Reynolds, Grants and Events chair Debbie Buffington, Scholarship Chair Jane Goetz, and La Salle County Sheriff’s Chaplain Dave Van Laar. Scholarship Committee […]
WIN Information – 2025
WIN Kick-off! Tuesday, March 11, 2025 – August Hill Winery, Utica Mingling Event! Wednesday, June 11, 2025 – Detour Tap, LaSalle Grant Finalists Present Wednesday, October 15, 2025 – CortiLeno’s, Oglesby WIN Year End Gala – Grant Winner(s) Awarded Sunday, December 7, 2025 – Location TBD WIN Steering Committee Meetings 5:30 PM, SRCCF Office, LaSalle […]
Women Inspired Network awards over $9,000 in grants
Women Inspired Network, a component organization of the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation, hosted its 2024 Celebration of Giving Sunday by awarding $9,100 in grants to local nonprofits that empower women and benefit children and teens. Awardees included: Educate 35’s Care Closet provides necessities for students in need, so their schooling is not interrupted. This […]
Announcing the Women Inspired Network Grant Finalist Presentation
It’s time for a very special evening! Join the Women Inspired Network for the WIN Grant Finalist Presentations! Thanks to the generosity of members of the Women Inspired Network, comprised of inspired and inspiring women throughout LaSalle, Bureau and Putnam Counties, more than $98,000 has been awarded in the past seven years to local charitable […]
Congratulations to YOU, an Inspired and Inspiring Woman!
We are delighted to inform you that Fran Brolley, President and CEO of the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation has chosen the Women Inspired Network (WIN) to be highlighted as one of four Mission Champions at the SRCCF 2024 Disco Ball! Since 2016, our achievements have been extraordinary, and we deeply appreciate your contribution to […]
WIN awards over $11,000 to three area nonprofits
The Women Inspired Network, a charitable giving circle of local, philanthropic women, awarded over $11,000 to three area nonprofits recently at its annual Celebration of Giving at Illinois Valley Community College. WIN grant recipients included the LaSalle County Sheriff’s Chaplain Division, $4,500, to assist individuals or families immediately in crisis. The program addresses urgent needs […]
WIN announces 2023 Grant Finalists
Four worthy organizations have been selected as the 2023 WN Grant finalists. Grant funding is contributed by members and friends of WIN throughout the year and is awarded through a competitive grant process. Applications for funding are reviewed annually by the WIN Grant Evaluation team and finalists are required to present their case for support. […]
