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The Starved Rock Country Community Foundation is asking for donations for its 2024 Spring Appeal, which will fund education, mental health, local history, fine arts, entrepreneurship revitalization, local theater, downtown theater, disaster relief, and much more.
"Each much-needed contribution allows SR to fulfill its mission and advances those in need," says CEO Fran Brolley.
Checks can be mailed to 2024 SR Spring Appeal, Dept.
Operations, Marquette St., La Salle, Ill.
61301. Read the Entire Article
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