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  • Dunham Fund eNewsletters
  • By clicking on the eNewsletter links below, you will learn about the grants, scholarships and program related investments that the Dunham Fund has supported since 2010. The eNewsletters also contain helpful tips about grant, PRI, and scholarship applications.
  • STEM Academy at Aurora University
  • The Dunham Fund is a Proud Partner of the John C. Dunham STEM Partnership School at Aurora University . . . A Model for Collaboration.
  • Spring 2015 eNewsletter
  • The Dunham Fund highlights grants to GreenTown Aurora and the Center for Healthcare Innovation.
  • Dunham Fund supports Advance Illinois
  • The Dunham Fund supports Advance Illinois and its 60 X 25 initiative to have 60% of adults in Illinois attain a college degree or career credentials by 2025..
  • Winter 2015 eNewsletter
  • Dunham Fund supports Mooseheart Child City and School, helps teachers through Donor's Choose, and highlights Aurora University's Arts and Ideas presentation by Daniel Pink.
  • Happy Holidays 2014
  • Happy Holidays from the Dunham Fund
  • Dunham Fund Supports Cadence Health
  • Dunham Fund awards challenge grant to Cadence Health Home-Centered Health Care Initiative
  • Fall eNewsletter 2014
  • AID Challenge Grant, Kids Hope USA, Advance Illinois and CASA Kendall County grants, and Aurora Public Library Art Competition
  • 2014 Special Edition eNewsletter
  • The John C. Dunham Atrium in the new Santori Aurora Public Library features Dunham Funded Dream Catcher sculpture and an arts and education kiosk.
  • Dunham Fund Ice Bucket Challenge
  • Dunham Fund completes the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge and challenges Rush Copley Medical Center, Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley, the STEM Partnership School at Aurora University and the Aurora Public Library Foundation to "douse or donate".
  • Summer 2014 eNewsletter
  • 2014 first cycle Dunham Fund grant recipients include the Dreaming Tree Foundation, the SPARK early learning initiative, and two small grants to Aurora GreenFest and the YWCA with the potential for major community impact.
  • Spring 2014 eNewsletter
  • Learn about the new Dunham Fund "Coffee Chats", an Aurora University "Arts and Ideas" sponsorship to promote the John C. Dunham STEM Partnership School, and ongoing partnerships with Aurora Civic Center Authority and the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley "Doing Our Part" initiative.
  • Dunham Fund Partners with the Aurora Civic Center Authority
  • View a video about the Dunham Fund $250,000 challenge grant to the Aurora Civic Center Authority to benefit the Paramount Theatre Broadway Series and RiverEdge Park
  • 2013 Dunham Fund Annual Report
  • Learn about the Dunham Fund's new Partnerships in Philanthropy programming and all of the Dunham Fund grants and scholarships awarded in 2013.
  • Winter 2014 eNewsletter
  • Successful Dunham Fund partnerships with the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley, Marie Wilkinson and Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantries, and VNA Health Care. New online grant application to launch in February.
  • Dunham Fund Partners with Teach First
  • View a video about the Dunham Fund partnership with North Central College to provide scholarships for "first generation" college students to become teachers.
  • Help VNA Match the Dunham Challenge
  • VNA Executive Director, Linnea Windel, and Dunham Fund Partnership Officer, Vicki Morcos, talk about the VNA Health Care and Dunham Fund Partnership Challenge to collaboratively raise matching funds to build a federally qualified health care center on Aurora's east side.
  • Fall 2013 eNewsletter
  • The Fund welcomes new Advisor and supports Pre-Engineering Curriculum for Kane County schools, Teach First program enhancements, Harvard Executive Training for APD, and launches first Partnership Challenge with VNA Health Care
  • John C. Dunham Video Announcement 2013
  • Dunham Fund introduces a video on its website about the life of John C. Dunham and how he built a legacy for his community
  • Summer 2013 eNewsletter
  • 2013 Dunham Fund grants including VNA Health Care, Wayside Cross Ministries and RiverEdge Park Dedication and sponsored John C. Dunham Pavilion performances
  • 2013 Special Edition eNewsletter
  • Dunham Fund recognized as an innovator in philanthropy through its support of Social Impact Bonds and Early Childhood Learning Initiatives and STEM education
  • Spring 2013 eNewsletter
  • Education funding for 1:1 Computing Program at School District 131 Magnet School and Work Force Development funding for A+ Foundation Pathways Program
  • Winter 2013 eNewsletter
  • Dunham Fund supports inaugural season at Aurora's new RiverEdge Park John C. Dunham Pavilion and Provena Mercy Medical Center's "The A List" diabetes prevention program
  • Fall 2012 eNewsletter
  • Dunham Fund Grants to Plum Landing, Teach First at North Central College and CASA Kane County, and a link to the Dunham Fund Grant Application
  • Summer 2012 eNewsletter
  • The Stem Partnership School at Aurora University and 2012 Dunham Scholars
  • Spring 2012 eNewsletter
  • Video History of the Dunham Family and Other Video History Projects
  • Winter 2012 eNewsletter
  • Dunham Fund Program Related Investments
  • Fall 2011 eNewsletter
  • Dunham funded programs that "Inspire Learning"
  • Summer 2011 eNewsletter
  • Provena Mercy Medical Center Patient Education System and 2011 Dunham Scholars
  • Spring 2011 eNewsletter
  • Dunham Pavilion at RiverEdge Park and 2011 Dunham Nursing Scholars
  • Winter 2011 eNewsletter
  • CASA Kane County Grow a Healthy Child Endowment, Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry, and VNA Community Heart Clinic
  • Fall 2010 eNewsletter
  • NEW Dunham Fund Grant Application
  • Summer 2010 eNewsletter
  • Dunham Fund Grant Cycles, Rebuilding Together Aurora, and DuPage Children's Museum Kindergarten Math Initiative
  • Spring 2010 eNewsletter
  • Dunham Fund Scholarship Program, Rosary High School Scholarships, and 2010 Dunham Nursing Scholars
  • Winter 2010 eNewsletter
  • The Dunham Legacy, Waubonsee Community College Early College Academy, and Dunham Scholarships at the Community Foundation
 
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