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LISTEN: Andrea Gerhard previews upcoming Heart of Illinois Community Foundation grant opportunities
Maria Chen
Maria Chen
Reporter · Decatur, IL
With a degree in Community Development from the University of Illinois, Maria has dedicated her 4 years of reporting to local grassroots movements and community engagement. Previously at the Champaign-Urbana News-Gazette, she brings a deep knowledge of local cultures and neighborhoods.
More from Maria →Reporter · Monday, November 9, 2026 at 2:52 PM · 1 min read
November 9, 2026 Andrea Gerhard of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation joined Byers Co to talk about microgrant and She Gave Giving Circle grant portals opening, Big Read, and end of year giving. Listen to the podcast now!
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