Community Above Self

Community Foundation connects people with causes that matter

At the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley, we connect people who care with causes that matter and have been making an impact in the community for the last 75 years.

If you want to give back to your community or want to leave a permanent legacy, consider starting a fund or volunteering for one of our committees or programs.

If you’re a Batavia-based nonprofit, consider applying to our grantmaking program.

If you are a high school student, consider applying to our Youth Engagement in Philanthropy (YEP) program, which allows you to develop fundraising, philanthropy, and volunteerism skills. We'd love to help you leave a lasting legacy in the Fox River Valley. Learn more at cffrv.org.

Apply for the Success By 6 Scholarship through Batavia United Way

At Batavia United Way, we are committed to building a stronger, more vibrant community. That starts with our children.

We know what happens in the early years is an important part of their foundation for success in school, work, and life. Our Success-By-6 Preschool Scholarship helps to provide access to early childhood education for those that cannot afford it and start to build a lifelong love of learning. Applications are now available for the 2023-2024 school year. Please visit us at bataviaunitedway.org/ successby6/ for more information or to apply.

We are also excited to announce that Emagine Batavia theater will host their grand opening on May 31, with proceeds benefitting Batavia United Way! Tickets are available at bataviaunitedway.org.

Rotary Club of Batavia hosts annual document shredding event June 10

On June 10, from 8:30-11:30 a.m., bring your paper to the parking lot of the old Sam's Club, 501 N. Randall Rd., Batavia. This is a paper shredding event only (certified secure, maximum of four file boxes).

For more information, please visit www. bataviarotaryclub.org.

Last year, the event shredded over 5,000 pounds of paper! Let’s see what we can shred this year.

The following can be collected at alternate locations:

• Medicine and fluorescent bulbs at Batavia Police Station, 100 N. Island Ave., Batavia

• Styrofoam (only foam #6) at Dart Container, 310 Evergreen Dr., North Aurora

• Electronics at Kane County Recycling Center, 517 E. Fabyan Pkwy.

CASA Kane County is seeking VOLUNTEERS to support children!

Program

FVSRA Connects is a new program for families, participants with disabilities, and local businesses in the Fox Valley interested in volunteering and building connections. The program supports long-term community sustainability with a short-term infusion of volunteers.

Interested in volunteering with FVSRA?

We host opportunities throughout the year that would not be possible without volunteers. We welcome individuals, community groups, and businesses to volunteer with us.

Interested in having FVSRA participants with disabilities volunteer for you?

FVSRA participants with disabilities volunteer countless hours throughout the community from helping with mailings, to planting flowers or beautifying the community, and more!

Learn more at www.fvsra.org.

CASA Kane County is looking for more volunteers to help support children who need it through the foster care system. CASA Kane County is a nonprofit volunteer organization advocating for the best interest of children in abuse and neglect situations throughout Northern Illinois. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates/Guardian ad Litem) volunteers are specially trained to become the objective voice of a child for a judge. Want more information about volunteering for CASA?

To learn more and Change a Child’s Story, please visit the organization’s website at www.casakanecounty.org or call 630-232-4484.