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SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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Bill and Pat Curran of Sycamore took advantage of the IRA Charitable Rollover.
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Aikins Theatre Arts Award
The 2012 Aikins Theatre Arts Award was recently awarded to Caitlin Ewald; a senior B.F.A. candidate at NIU majoring in acting. The award honors Harold and Lucille Aikins, two of DeKalb's outstanding citizens and strong supporters of NIU and the Stage Coach Community Theatre.
The award was created to assist a woman junior, senior or graduate student in the theatre arts program at Northern Illinois University. The award may be used for educational expenses (tuition, books, supplies, etc.) or for a project related to pursuing a degree in any theatre arts program.
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Wally Thurow Tribute Fund
Wally Thurow will forever be remembered as “Mr. Pumpkin”. With his signature top-hat and high wheeled bike, Wally was unmistakable. Wally is credited with founding the annual decorated pumpkin display on the Courthouse lawn and the beginning of the Sycamore Pumpkin Festival. The Wally Thurow Tribute Committee is asking you to assist them in their efforts to create a lasting memorial to Wally. Click here for a Contribution Form which will allow you to make a tax deductible gift to the Wally Thurow Tribute Fund by mail. (Please note that effective 10/15/12 our mailing address will be 475 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore, IL 60178.
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How The DeKalb County Community Foundation Can Help You in your Philanthropy:
Personalized Service—We can make your charitable transfer easy, flexible and effective, helping you achieve your personal, charitable and financial goals. We are happy to answer your questions and complete all required paperwork; or, if you prefer, we can consult with your financial advisor or estate planner to come up with the solution that’s right for you and your family. We can help you establish a fund in your name or in the name of a loved one. Depending on your choice, the fund may be used to meet ever-changing needs, address a single cause you care about or support a specific agency.
Local Expertise—Our professional program staff continually monitors all areas of community need, including human services, education, environment, healthcare, community development and the arts. We also understand the capabilities of local nonprofits addressing these needs. When you give to the community foundation, you know your gift will be put to good use.
Community Leadership—We are leaders helping to make our community better, bringing diverse voices and groups together to address local issues. We foster greater giving and volunteering in our community. And we plan for the future by building endowments to ensure grants support the community forever.
Contact Dan Templin, DCCF Executive Director, at (815) 748-5383 or dan@dekalbccf.org for more information or to start your fund. |
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