The Freight Room
Located within the DeKalb County Community Foundation, The Freight Room is available for rent by nonprofits, community groups, and businesses for meetings, training sessions, workshops, and fundraising events.
Please note: The Freight Room is not available to rent for private or personal celebrations (such as birthday parties or graduation celebrations).
The room accommodates up to 99 guests and includes audio/visual equipment, WiFi, and a serving area for refreshments. Interested in renting? Please review The Freight Room Policy & Agreement before submitting your rental request.
For questions or more information, contact Teri Kleckner at 815-748-5383 or t.kleckner@dekalbccf.org.
Room Features
- Beautiful historic room
- Holds groups up to 99 people
- Serving area for refreshments
- Tables and chairs
- Podium w/computer for projector use
- Ceiling-mounted LCD projector w/large dropdown screen
- Microphone (2)
- Wireless internet/internet access
Room Rental Rates
- Daily and hourly rates available
- Discounts for full and half day rentals
- Rates for nonprofit and public sector organizations start at $25 for two hours
- For profit organization rates start at $50 for two hours








