Tracy Family Foundation
CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital’s Health and Wellness Team is offering a series of free, engaging and educational workshops for children and teens, sponsored by the Tracy Family Foundation. These workshops, titled Together at the Table, aim to teach kids and teens essential life skills while promoting the benefits of family dinners. In these workshops,…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)-Illinois office has announced the launch of a new affiliate, NAMI West Central Illinois, to serve the mental health needs of the residents in the region. Following a year-long intensive application process, NAMI recently approved the creation of the new affiliate, which will be headquartered…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Beginning with the Brown County High School Class of 2024, the Tracy Family Foundation (TFF) is launching the Brown County Promise scholarship program which promises that any Brown County graduate will receive a college scholarship if they meet minimum requirements. TFF has offered a competitive college scholarship since 2011 that awarded…
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MRN’s David Adam talks with the new head of the Tracy Family Foundation about the group’s philanthropic mission to make a positive impact in West Central Illinois.
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — The Tracy Family Foundation, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) private foundation funded by Dot Foods, Inc., has appointed Dan Teefey as the president of the foundation, which has been in operation for nearly 27 years. Having served as the executive director of the foundation since 2017, Teefey will assume the title previously held…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Knowledge Center at Chaddock recently received a grant from the Tracy Family Foundation allowing local educators and child-serving professionals to attend the Trauma-Informed Relationship-Focused Schools conference on Wednesday and Thursday, March 6-7. The scholarship will cover the conference ticket cost. Tickets are on sale now for $149. In a press release, Josh…
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Dr. Julia Montejo with Blessing Hospital talks about food allergies as kids head back to school. Why are they more prevalent now than in the post. Also, Dan Teefey of the Tracy Family Foundation stops by to talk about “Date Night”, which the foundation is sponsoring to help moms and dads get a little alone…
Read Full Article MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — The Tracy Family Foundation and Communio are partnering to make an impact on marriages in west central Illinois this fall. Three two-hour informational gatherings for church members or leaders will be held Thursday, Sept. 7 to hear more about the West-Central Illinois Date Night Challenge and to learn how to offer…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — The Tracy Family Foundation, Mount Sterling Community Center YMCA and Action Brown County will be the hosts of the third annual Brown County Comedy Night on Sunday, Sept. 17. This year’s show will feature the “Jeff Allen: Are We There Yet?” tour. Allen’s rapid-fire humor centers on marriage and family. The…
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MOUNT STERLING — The Tracy Family Foundation recently awarded more scholarships than ever before to Brown County High School graduates. Twenty-nine 2023 graduates will begin their first semester of college this fall with a competitive scholarship worth up to $18,000 over four years. The Tracy Family Foundation has awarded more than $1.2 millions to 154…
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Kelsey Thompson and Megan Costigan stop by to talk about their “Get Talking” project. Ashley and Brittany have their first Coffee Talk guest, who talks about hanging out with Dierks Bentley on the east side last weekend (no comment on the Sauget Ballet).
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QUINCY — There are very few opportunities in our fast-paced lives when we slow down and connect with those around us. Sharing a meal together is one of them. Get Talking! is a new initiative in Quincy to help people have more meaningful conversations while dining out. Eating together is the most reliable way for…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College Business and Industry Training have partnered with the Tracy Family Foundation and the Community Foundation to offer a nonprofit board member development course. Nonprofits often need more available board prospects when attempting to identify new board members and recruit a diverse board. The course will be led by Clairice…
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QUINCY — The West Central Illinois School Leadership Initiative recently completed its fifth leadership training cohort. Wayne Krus, a teacher at Baldwin School in the Quincy School District, was among the graduates. School administrators and teachers from districts and schools in a 10-county region in west-central Illinois have been involved in this leadership training for…
Read Full Article MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — The Tracy Family Foundation recently made the first two awards from the $1.8 million estate of Dot Foods co-founder Dorothy Tracy. The foundation granted $331,570 to Holy Family Catholic Church to support a $1.15M project to restore the building’s exterior, and $100,000 to St. Mary School for new windows, totaling $431,570. …
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QUINCY — Transitions of Western Illinois is expanding its Parents as Teachers program, a program that has historically served children from birth to age 3. Jessica Peters, director of mental health and children’s services, says Transitions now will serve children from birth to age 5. “For almost 50 years, we have provided developmental services to…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — The Tracy Family Foundation recently awarded more scholarships than ever before to Brown County High School graduates. Twenty-three 2022 graduates will begin their first semester of college this fall with a competitive scholarship worth up to $18,000 over four years. Since 2011, The Tracy Family Foundation has awarded more than $1.2…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Aspiring Brown County small business owners are competing for a $20,000 cash prize to help their business idea become a reality. The competition culminates with a pitch contest open to the public at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 11 in the Brown County High School auditorium. Each competitor will pitch their business…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Action Brown County has spearheaded many efforts in previous years to support existing Brown County businesses, including its BC Bucks Program, business marketing support and uptown Mount Sterling events that highlight local businesses. ABC now is using a grant from the Tracy Family Foundation to launch Brown County’s first business start-up…
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QUINCY — A strong, diverse and well-trained nonprofit board is crucial to the success of a nonprofit’s mission. The Tracy Family Foundation, John Wood Foundation and Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois have partnered to prepare high-quality board member candidates and provide a system through which nonprofits can identify and contact them. Available through the…
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