FCF awarded 15 grants totaling $89097.15 to 13 regional non-profit organizations that provide a variety of programs and services benefiting residents in Stephenson, Jo Daviess and Carroll counties of Northwest Illinois. The funds were distributed at FCF’s Fall Grant and Donor Reception, held October 24. Grants were awarded from the organization’s Community Needs/Marvin Fund and the Craig Wilson Trust. Recipients and projects include:

City of Freeport: Awarded a $2,297 grant for “Stephenson County Census Outreach”

FHN Family Counseling Center: Awarded a $4,567 grant for “Parent Enrichment Program”

Freeport Dream Center: Awarded a $18,000 grant for “Dream Center Truck”

Greater Freeport Partnership: Awarded a $5,796 grant for “#FreeportReflections”

Hoo Haven Wildlife Rehabilitation: Awarded a $3,450 grant for “Wildlife Ambassadors Program”

Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation: Awarded a $7,244.70 grant for “Sunshine Acre Program”

Northwest IL F-4 Jet Memorial Committee: Awarded a $10,000 grant for “NW IL Aerial Combat Memorial”

Northern Illinois Food Bank: Awarded a $6,800 grant for “Rx Mobile Pantry”

Public Health Foundation of No. IL: Awarded a $6,177.56 grant for “Little Sprouts Quality Enhancement”

RAMP: Awarded a $1,753.70 grant for “Fast Track Services”

RAMP: Awarded a $1,286.70 grant for “Special Education Parent Trainings”

Stephenson County Historical Society: Awarded a $3,570 grant for “Arcade Toys Website”

Timber Lake Playhouse: Awarded a $15,829.49 grant for “Educational Outreach”

United Way of NW IL: Awarded a $1,075 grant for “Early Childhood No Small Matter”

United Way of NW IL: Awarded a $1,250 grant for ”Dolly Parton Imagination Library”