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Effingham, IL / Effingham Radio
Feb 22, 2021 2:15 PM
Effingham, IL -(Effingham Radio)- The Chamber Foundation of Effingham County will again offer the Chamber Community Scholarship Program in 2021, providing $1,000 continuing education scholarships to area high school seniors and adults who are starting or continuing their secondary education. New to 2021 is the Jack Graham Scholarship for those going into healthcare, childcare or a vocational trade.
The scholarship program is a
members-only benefit with scholarships offered solely to Chamber members (in good standing), their employees and their families.
In 2020, 10 scholarships totaling $10,000 were awarded thanks to the generosity of our sponsors. Over the last 21 years, the Chamber Community Scholarship Program has awarded $222,000 in scholarships to 189 recipients. The number of scholarships given is based on the amount of sponsorship contributions received.
Effingham, IL / Effingham Radio
Jan 6, 2021 4:47 PM
Effingham, IL -(Effingham Radio)- Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation recently announced the Effingham County Chamber Foundation as the 2020 recipient of a $5,000 grant to create a diversity app. The Chamber Foundation of Effingham County embraces new residents of the county and encourages the economic prosperity that comes with increased population. The Chamber Foundation also welcomes a community of diversity, including residents with various languages, faiths, cultures, and orientations. Susan Wilson, chamber volunteer/CEFS Adult Literacy Coordinator, states, “Our goal is to welcome new residents of the county by creating a cell phone app that can be accessed by all consumers in Effingham County and visitors who pass through our community. The app will provide names, addresses, contact information, and more for employers, retailers, houses of worship, health providers, education facilities, social activities, daycare