Community Foundation of Grundy Couny hosts essay contest for students

Students in Grundy County are invited to participate in the Community Foundation of Grundy County’s essay contest celebrating National Philanthropy Month in November.

Essays will be scored by a committee of community members. The top prize in each category is a $1,000 donation to a Grundy County charity chosen by the winning essay author. Second place will receive a $500 donation and third place will receive a $250 donation. All winners also will receive a $50 gift card.

Students in grades three to five are asked to submit a 100-word essay on “Things I like to do to be helpful to others.” Submit to cfgrundycounty.com/grades-3-5-essay-contest-form.

Grades six through eight are asked to submit a 250-word essay on “The importance of giving and volunteering.” Submit to cfgrundycounty.com/grades-6-8-essay-contest-form.

Grades nine through 12 are asked to submit an essay of 500 words on “Choose a charity serving Grundy County and tell us why you think they are important to Grundy County.” Submit to cfgrundycounty.com/grades-9-12-essay-contest-form.

Essays are due by Sunday, Nov. 12. The winners, their families and their teachers are invited to the award ceremony at 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, at Morris City Hall.

For information, contact julie@cfgrundycounty.com or 815-941-0852.