The goal of the DeKalb County Veteran Recognition Fund is to provide funds in the future to preserve and maintain DeKalb County Veteran Memorials and historical sites, to not only honor the past but preserve the future.
This fund is hosted by the DeKalb County Community Foundation. This Fund is built through tax deductible contributions from friends, neighbors, businesses, and community members. Please include this Fund when planning your yearly donations or in your estate planning to honor your veteran family member. Grants from this Fund support public memorials dedicated to honoring veterans throughout DeKalb County. Learn more at dekalbcountyveterans.com.
“This Fund is the first endowment of its kind in DeKalb County. This Fund is making history today, here for the future, and honoring the past and those who served our Country” said Foundation Executive Director Dan Templin. “We are honored to be stewards of this important Fund for generations to come.” Donations to the DeKalb County Veterans Recognition Fund, can be made online at dekalbccf.org/donate or by mail to the DeKalb County Community Foundation (on memo line-Veterans Fund), 475 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore, IL 60178. For questions please contact Dan Templin at 815-748-5383 or dan@dekalbccf.org.
For more information on Veteran projects, please contact Michael Embrey USAF Veteran (815-761-1263) at M.Embrey@FunMEevents.com or Jerry Smith US Army Veteran (815-751-6265 – jerryfordekalb@gmail.com.
Click Here To Submit A News Tip Or Story