A Love Story…

The love story of the Sun Foundation started 51 years ago because thousands gave their time and resources to foster bright futures for our children and health of this planet. Thank you for the part you have played, and will play, in writing this growing love story.

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Celebrating Dr. Robert Williams

Dr. Robert Williams, Dr. Bob, was the creator of the Illinois Rivers Project.

In 1993, the Sun Foundation collaborated with Dr. Bob and the Illinois Rivers Project and the Sun Foundation Clean Water Celebration was created to share high school students' work, experts and more with upper elementary and middle school students in Central Illinois on the Monday following the annual Rivers Project Student Congress.

He connected so many people in his love for our rivers! Thank you Dr. Bob!

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2024 Making Waves Awards

Every year during the Clean Water Celebration, the Sun Foundation bestows the Making Waves Award on those going above and beyond to protect clean water and the environment. Learn more about the 2024 winners.

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31st Sun Foundation Clean Water Celebration: WATER CONNECTS US ALL! Awarded $20,000 STEM Education Grant

Thank you American Water Charitable Foundation! The $20,000 awarded will increase STEM offerings, support supplies for STEM activities and teacher resources, showcase student STEM projects in our communities as well as increase the number of rural and urban schools attending by increasing funds for transportation.

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