Edwardsville Community Foundation

10/20/2026

We were thrilled to present the Nature Preserve Foundation at Watershed Nature Center with a $5,000 grant to support the children's area at Watershed. The grant will go toward exhibits and a bench in the children's area.

Thanks to Adam Davis, Vanessa Uhls, and Carmen Sledge for joining us for the check presentation!

Congratulations to Watershed Nature Center. Keep up the good work, friends!

10/14/2026

If you want an easy and efficient way to give to the organizations you care about, consider setting up a donor advised fund (DAF).

A fund is a vehicle for making grants, and a “donor advised” fund is one in which the donor (you!) recommends where those grants should go. You establish a fund in your name with ECF, we manage that fund, and you suggest grants to the organizations and causes that matter to you. ECF takes care of distributing the grants.

To learn more, contact us: [email protected]

10/09/2026

09/25/2026

9/25 is Give Like Dolly Day, a day of celebration of the life and giving legacy of Dolly Parton. You can always donate to the Imagination Library inside the library or online at https://edwardsvillecf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=2221. We'll also have some crafts and activities centered around Dolly Parton available that day in our Youth Library!

09/23/2026

There's still one week left to submit your application for a 2026 ECF Relief Grant.

Do you know a nonprofit seeking funding for a project that addresses emergency and disaster preparedness? Our Relief Grants are awarded to projects in the areas of:

* Capital improvements related to emergency and disaster preparedness

* Environmental improvements related to emergency and disaster preparedness (includes training of personnel if directly related to emergency or disaster preparedness)

* Disaster and emergency support needs for long-term viability

Applications are accepted until Wednesday, September 30, online at https://www.edwardsvillecommunityfoundation.org/grants

09/21/2026

TREE PLANTING PROGRAM: Fall is the ideal time to plant a tree, and for a couple of decades, the City of Edwardsville has offered financial assistance to property owners interested in adding some green for a little less than it otherwise might cost! 🍂 Applications are now available for the City's annual Tree Planting Program, and the reimbursement amounts have been raised!
This initiative is offered through the Edwardsville Environmental Commission, a City-led group that works to promote and enable a healthy, beautiful and sustainable environment in the City.
Reimbursement details for approved applicants:
🌳 Up to $100: Plant a small/ornamental tree or evergreen tree in a front or back yard, or plant a shade tree in a back yard
🌳 Up to $200: Plant a shade tree in a front yard
A few other key details:
☑️ Applications MUST be approved in advance
📆 The deadline to submit an application is November 1
✅ Only trees from the City's approved list are eligible
More information, along with printable and online applications, can be found at: www.cityofedwardsville.com/plantatree

09/18/2026

OWL is hiring! The OWL Director role is going from part-time to full-time.

The Director will be responsible for leading and managing the overall operations of OWL, with a focus on program culture, volunteer management, fundraising and overseeing the operations of the Overnight Warming Locations. This position requires an individual with strong leadership skills, a passion for community service and collaboration, and the ability to drive strategic initiatives. Follow the link below to learn more:

https://files.constantcontact.com/643ae05f901/496b1acc-287c-4f4c-a90f-4917a3f59f8a.pdf

09/14/2026

Here's a fast and easy way to help out your neighbors! The Rotary Club will have a table at the Goshen market this Saturday to collect specific food items for the GlenEd Food Pantry. Please see the list of needed foods in the caption below. Thanks to the Rotary for doing this!

We’re collecting food for our neighbors in need! 💚

Stop by the Rotary Club’s community table at the Land of Goshen Community Market on Saturday, September 19, from 8 a.m.–noon and help us support the GlenEd Food Pantry.

We’ll be collecting:
• Hamburger Helper
• Instant rice
• Pancake mix
• Canned oranges
• Canned pineapple
• Ramen noodles

Pick up an extra item or two during your next grocery trip and bring them with you to the market. Every donation helps stock the shelves at the GlenEd Food Pantry and support families right here in our community.

📅 Saturday, September 19
⏰ 8 a.m.–noon
📍 Land of Goshen Community Market

We hope to see you there!

09/10/2026

It's almost time for the Edwardsville Book Festival! We're so excited for a day of book-ish fun, with regional authors, new and used books for sale, and other fun activities! All in Edwardsville City Park on October 3rd, 8am-1pm.