The Rochelle Area Community Foundation awarded Serenity Hospice and Home two grants for 2025 projects, including holiday meals for patient families and funds to expand our bereavement retreat for grieving mothers.

From the RACF website: “In 2005, the Rochelle Area Community Foundation was established with a generous gift from the late Leonard Carmichael who was a farmer, businessman, philanthropist and community leader. His vision was that more donors, large and small, would add to his contributions to make it a true community foundation.

The Rochelle Area Community Foundation offers an opportunity for individuals, families, and businesses to leave a legacy for future generations that will sustain the quality of life which we have enjoyed for decades. The Community Foundation is a public, charitable organization designed to attract gifts that will be shared with Rochelle Area non-profit organizations for the benefit of the entire community.”

Around 30 organizations received funding for exciting and needed projects around the area.