Celebrating Generosity and Community Impact

On May 19th, the King’s Daughters Organization hosted its annual meeting at the Northfield Inn, Suites & Conference Center, awarding an impressive $310,000 in grants to 24 nonprofit programs that serve older adults in our region. This heartfelt gathering highlighted the enduring commitment of the KDO and the Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln, which have collectively distributed over $2.6 million in grants over the past 17 years. Scroll through the photos below to see the faces behind the organizations making a difference and the community leaders helping to Light the Way for our seniors.

 

 

Senior Services, Justin-Yuroff with Brownie Anderson, KDO Grant Chair and Cathy Boerke, KDO President.
Senior Services, Justin-Yuroff with Brownie Anderson, KDO Grant Chair and Cathy Boerke, KDO President.
25 Year Anniversary Award for Linda Apenbrink presented by Cathy Sgro Boerke
25 Year Anniversary Award for Linda Apenbrink presented by Cathy Sgro Boerke
Clean Slate Advocates, Robert Frazier with Brownie Anderson, KDO Grant Chair and Cathy Boerke, KDO President.
Clean Slate Advocates, Robert Frazier with Brownie Anderson, KDO Grant Chair and Cathy Boerke, KDO President.
Contact Ministries, Tracy Deal with Brownie Anderson, KDO Grant Chair and Cathy Boerke, KDO President.
Contact Ministries, Tracy Deal with Brownie Anderson, KDO Grant Chair and Cathy Boerke, KDO President.
Animal Protective League, Deana Corbin with Brownie Anderson, KDO Grant Chair and Cathy Boerke, KDO President.
Animal Protective League, Deana Corbin with Brownie Anderson, KDO Grant Chair and Cathy Boerke, KDO President.
Catholic Charities Diocese, Patrick McConnell with Brownie Anderson, KDO Grant Chair and Cathy Boerke, KDO President.
Catholic Charities Diocese, Patrick McConnell with Brownie Anderson, KDO Grant Chair and Cathy Boerke, KDO President.
Educational Center for the Visually Impaired, Ann Schonhoff with Brownie Anderson, KDO Grant Chair and Cathy Boerke, KDO President.
Educational Center for the Visually Impaired, Ann Schonhoff with Brownie Anderson, KDO Grant Chair and Cathy Boerke, KDO President.
Habitat for Humanity, Joey Nolting with Brownie Anderson, KDO Grant Chair and Cathy Boerke, KDO President.
Habitat for Humanity, Joey Nolting with Brownie Anderson, KDO Grant Chair and Cathy Boerke, KDO President.
Greater All Nation Tabernacle Church Pastor, Paul Davis and Theresa Davis with Brownie Anderson, KDO Grant Chair and Cathy Boerke, KDO President.
Greater All Nation Tabernacle Church Pastor, Paul Davis and Theresa Davis with Brownie Anderson, KDO Grant Chair and Cathy Boerke, KDO President.
Habitat for Humanity, Joey Nolting with Brownie Anderson, KDO Grant Chair and Cathy Boerke, KDO President.
Habitat for Humanity, Joey Nolting with Brownie Anderson, KDO Grant Chair and Cathy Boerke, KDO President.
Agelinc, Scott Linde with Brownie Anderson, KDO Grant Chair and Cathy Boerke, KDO President.
Agelinc, Scott Linde with Brownie Anderson, KDO Grant Chair and Cathy Boerke, KDO President.
KDO Grant Recipients 2025
KDO Grant Recipients 2025
Loami Area Community Pantry, Kathy Garner and Nancy Renfro with Brownie Anderson, KDO Grant Chair and Cathy Boerke, KDO President.
Loami Area Community Pantry, Kathy Garner and Nancy Renfro with Brownie Anderson, KDO Grant Chair and Cathy Boerke, KDO President.
Springfield Municipal Opera, Anna Sohm with Brownie Anderson, KDO Grant Chair and Cathy Boerke, KDO President.
Springfield Municipal Opera, Anna Sohm with Brownie Anderson, KDO Grant Chair and Cathy Boerke, KDO President.
Sangamon County Community Resources, David MacDonna with Brownie Anderson, KDO Grant Chair and Cathy Boerke, KDO President.
Sangamon County Community Resources, David MacDonna with Brownie Anderson, KDO Grant Chair and Cathy Boerke, KDO President.
A few of the past KDO Presidents, Suzie Sables-Duff, Sandy Bellatti, Kim Cochran, Brenda Staab, Cindy Lash, Sue Shevlin, Donna Jean Gibney
A few of the past KDO Presidents, Suzie Sables-Duff, Sandy Bellatti, Kim Cochran, Brenda Staab, Cindy Lash, Sue Shevlin, Donna Jean Gibney
Senior Services, Justin Yuroff with Brownie Anderson, KDO Grant Chair and Cathy Boerke, KDO President.
Senior Services, Justin Yuroff with Brownie Anderson, KDO Grant Chair and Cathy Boerke, KDO President.
Sprinfield Choral Society, Jim Kontio with Brownie Anderson, KDO Grant Chair and Cathy Boerke, KDO President.
Sprinfield Choral Society, Jim Kontio with Brownie Anderson, KDO Grant Chair and Cathy Boerke, KDO President.
Senior Services, Justin Yuroff with Brownie Anderson, KDO Grant Chair and Cathy Boerke, KDO President.
Senior Services, Justin Yuroff with Brownie Anderson, KDO Grant Chair and Cathy Boerke, KDO President.
St. Martin Deporres, Lisa Ackerman and Leslie Sgro with Brownie Anderson, KDO Grant Chair and Cathy Boerke, KDO President.
St. Martin Deporres, Lisa Ackerman and Leslie Sgro with Brownie Anderson, KDO Grant Chair and Cathy Boerke, KDO President.
Senior Services, Justin Yuroff with Brownie Anderson, KDO Grant Chair and Cathy Boerke, KDO President.
Senior Services, Justin Yuroff with Brownie Anderson, KDO Grant Chair and Cathy Boerke, KDO President.
The Joy of Movement, Eve Fischberg with Brownie Anderson, KDO Grant Chair and Cathy Boerke, KDO President.
The Joy of Movement, Eve Fischberg with Brownie Anderson, KDO Grant Chair and Cathy Boerke, KDO President.
The James Project, Olivia Hayse with Brownie Anderson, KDO Grant Chair and Cathy Boerke, KDO President.
The James Project, Olivia Hayse with Brownie Anderson, KDO Grant Chair and Cathy Boerke, KDO President.
The Parent Place, Bridgett Hammen with Brownie Anderson, KDO Grant Chair and Cathy Boerke, KDO President.
The Parent Place, Bridgett Hammen with Brownie Anderson, KDO Grant Chair and Cathy Boerke, KDO President.
Table of Life Ministry, Jessie Herring, Susan Ryeherd and Carla Sturdivant with Brownie Anderson, KDO Grant Chair and Cathy Boerke, KDO President.
Table of Life Ministry, Jessie Herring, Susan Ryeherd and Carla Sturdivant with Brownie Anderson, KDO Grant Chair and Cathy Boerke, KDO President.