WorkInProgress
The Joyce Foundation is pleased to welcome Jeffrey Dangel as its new administrative assistant. With a rich experience in the hospitality industry, Mr. Dangel uses his skills and abilities in support of the Foundation’s work. Mr. Dangel also serves as a volunteer youth mentor and has a vested interest in the arts. He holds a B.A. in communications from the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago.
Next Proposal Deadline:
August 19, 2009 for the December 2009 board meeting
December 9, 2009 for the April 2010 board meeting
Work in Progress Staff
Editorial Staff: Charles Boesel, Jessica Illingworth
InThisIssue
FeaturedArticles
Tracking Data to Prevent Violent Deaths
Most communities lack data about the circumstances of these deaths.
Read full story >Illinois Philanthropies Unite For 2010 Census
$1 million to boost participation in the 2010 census.
Read full story >New Tool Helps Midwest Boost Workers and Economy
Midwest has struggled in recent years to compete in the global marketplace.
Read full story >Safeguarding Milwaukee's Waterways
The city’s waters are making a comeback..
Read full story >ProgressNotes
Protecting the Great Lakes
The Joyce Foundation is supporting the Council of Great Lakes Governors (Council) and their work to help states.
Read full story >New Study Illuminates Midwest Sunshine Laws
A study found that five Midwestern states have weak open government laws.
Read full story >New Coalition Vows to CHANGE Illinois
A campaign to combat Illinois’ culture of political corruption
Read full story >Opinion Editorial by Advance Illinois Board Members
A recent opinion editorial in Chicago Tribune authored by former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar and former U.S. Commerce Secretary William Daley.
Read full story >Arts in a Challenging Time
The Foundation was pleased to host Patrice Walker Powell, acting chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), as a featured speaker at our April board meeting.
Read full story >GrantsApproved
Grants approved at the April 2009 meeting of the Joyce Foundation Board of Directors. Click here to download.
 Joyce Foundation Home Page © 1998 – 2012, The Joyce Foundation. All Rights Reserved |