Community Updates
Read articles about our partners, what's happening in the Fox Valley, and everything else at the intersections of community, economic growth, and education.

Fifteen years honoring John C. Dunham’s legacy
2022 marks the Dunham Foundation’s fifteenth anniversary. The Dunham Foundation Board has been focused on making John C. Dunham’s vision a reality. His mission of “building a healthy, thriving community”

ScaleUp program leads to sweet success for Ms. Jana’s Candy
Women’s Business Development Center’s (WBDC) ScaleUp program has helped many Aurora-area small businesses reach new growth potential. Ms. Jana’s Candy is a great example of how interactive business classes can

Opening doors to education enriches community: A mother and daughter’s journey
Rosa Alegria and her husband came to the U.S. for a better life. They had no support since all of their family members were in Mexico. Shortly thereafter Rosa had

Reflecting on 2021 as we move forward
The Dunham Foundation is honored to support the many nonprofits who have provided much-needed services for those affected by the pandemic and the unintended consequences in its wake. With these

GivingTuesday: Gifting that gives back!
We’ve all heard of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday, but do you know about GivingTuesday, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving? Since 2016, The Dunham Foundation has provided digital

Playful Learning Landscapes Project comes to Aurora
As parents or caregivers, we continuously look for opportunities to keep our kids engaged while we go about our everyday activities – grocery shopping, laundry, doctors’ visits, even walking to