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  • GGF Office will be closed on Mon, Sep 2, 2024 for Labor Day.
  • GGF PROUD SUPPORTER 6" x 6" stickers available at the GGF office. Get one for your car today.

Meet Our Staff of Dedicated Volunteers

The Gene Grawe Fund wouldn't be the success it is today without our tireless volunteers. Please take a minute to thank them when you see them.
SilhouettePortraitFemale 500x500x192 Kim Gene Grawe Fund Office Volunteer .
 
SilhouettePortraitFemale 500x500x192 Alice Gene Grawe Fund Office Volunteer .
 
Volunteer 2 Marty M. Gene Grawe Fund Office Volunteer Marty loves volunteering with the Gene Grawe Fund because she likes the feeling of giving back.
 
Volunteer 18 Jolene B. Gene Grawe Fund Office Volunteer When I retired in January, the Gene Grawe Fund is the first place I wanted to volunteer because it is such an amazing organization that benefits so many families. I know there are children that are able to attend Catholic school because of the Gene Grawe Fund..
 
SilhouettePortraitFemale 500x500x192 Gina Gene Grawe Fund Office Volunteer .
 
SilhouettePortraitFemale 500x500x192 Jackie Gene Grawe Fund Office Volunteer .
 
SilhouettePortraitFemale 500x500x192 Mary Kay Gene Grawe Fund Office Volunteer Mary Kay volunteers with the Gene Grawe Fund because she just likes helping people!
 
Steve The Gene Grawe Fund Tech Volunteer Steve volunteers with the Gene Grawe Fund in the hopes that he can leverage computer and Internet technology to lessen JoAnn's workload.
 
SilhouettePortraitFemale 500x500x192 Margie Gene Grawe Fund Office Volunteer & Gene Grawe Fund Board Member .
 
Volunteer 6 Debbie Gene Grawe Fund Office Volunteer Debbie is our happiest volunteer at the Gene Grawe Fund. Be sure to say hi when you see Debbie in the GGF office.
Connie Gene Grawe Fund Office Volunteer Connie just loves working in the Gene Grawe Fund office! "I get to meet all kinds of people."
 
SilhouettePortraitMale 500x500x192 Paul Gene Grawe Fund Board Member .
 
Cinda Gene Grawe Fund Office Volunteer Cinda enjoys volunteering in the Gene Grawe Fund office! "I enjoy selling cards to families so that they may choose a quality Catholic education for their children."
Marty V. Gene Grawe Fund Office Volunteer Why I volunteer for GGF? I feel that volunteering with this incredible Fund has the potential of assisting with tuition for all the kids in the Quincy Catholic school system, including my grandchildren.
Volunteer 10 Susan Gene Grawe Fund Office Volunteer I enjoy volunteering with the Gene Grawe Fund. It's a great opportunity to meet many people and its also a great feeling to help others.
Volunteer 11 Trudy Gene Grawe Fund Office Volunteer I volunteer with the Gene Grawe Fund because I believe in the Quincy Catholic School System and the Gene Grawe Fund is a great way to help families with tuition.
SilhouettePortraitFemale 500x500x192 Carol Gene Grawe Fund Office Volunteer .
Volunteer 13 Amy Gene Grawe Fund Office Volunteer I enjoy volunteering with the Gene Grawe Fund.
Volunteer 14 Barb Gene Grawe Fund Office Volunteer I volunteer for the Gene Grawe Fund because, as a former administrative assistant at St. Francis School, I saw the real impact the Gene Grawe Fund has on making Catholic education affordable.
Volunteer 15 Pat Gene Grawe Fund Office Volunteer I volunteer with the Gene Grawe Fund because I believe it's a wonderful cause supporting our children's education.
Volunteer 16 Lori Gene Grawe Fund Office Volunteer My children have gone to Catholic school since preschool. My youngest is now a junior at QND. I enjoy giving back to the Gene Grawe Fund for all the years we have been able to benefit from monies going toward tuition.
Volunteer Genny Gene Grawe Fund Office Volunteer I enjoy volunteering for GGF because I enjoy meeting and talking with the variety of people who come into the office. I like helping families who are supporting the Quincy Catholic Schools. Plus - JoAnn Witte is the best!.
SilhouettePortraitFemale 500x500x192 Sharon Gene Grawe Fund Office Volunteer .
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THANK YOU FOR VOLUNTEERING

"The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention."

— Oscar Wilde

  • Schools Supported by GGF QND High School
    Quincy Notre Dame

    Founded on Catholic values, Quincy Notre Dame High School educates lifelong learners for lives of service.

    In accordance with the teaching mission of the Church, Quincy Notre Dame endeavors to promote spiritual strength, academic excellence, social and leisure skills, and responsible citizenship in a Catholic Christian atmosphere.

  • Schools Supported by GGF Blessed Sacrament School
    Blessed Sacrament

    Providing a Christ centered environment that nourishes the spiritual, physical, and educational growth of every child.

    Blessed Sacrament Catholic School was formed in 2006 as a result of combination of All Saints, Saint Boniface, and Saint Mary’s Catholic Parishes into one. We have received a great legacy from all of the parishes. We are proud to continue that legacy and create new memories for future generations.

  • Schools Supported by GGF St. Dominic School
    St. Dominic

    St. Dominic School is a dedicated Catholic school community promoting spiritual growth and academic excellence, while challenging students to use their talents to lead and serve.

    St. Dominic School admits students of any race, color, sex or national and ethnic origin. It does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, or national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarships and loan programs, and athletic and school administered programs.

  • Schools Supported by GGF St. Francis School
    St. Francis Solanus

    St. Francis Solanus School endeavours to provide a Christ-centered academic environment that empowers students to serve God and others.

    St. Francis Solanus School wants every child to reach their full spiritual, social, and academic potential so that they may become faithful servant-leaders in the world.

  • Schools Supported by GGF St. Peter School
    St. Peter

    The mission of St. Peter School is to assist parents in their role as the primary educators of their children by providing quality education rooted in Catholic values and teachings.

    St. Peter School is a Catholic elementary school in the Springfield Diocese, which is dedicated to the educational missions of the Church – to proclaim the message, to build community, to enter into prayer and worship, and to motivate to service.

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GGF Lifetime Tuition Awards $3,658,097
2024-25 Total Tuition Awards $342,947
2024-25 Average Award $760
2024-25 # Families Assisted 444
 
The Gene Grawe Fund office is located in the lobby of the Church of St. Peter in Quincy, IL 62305.

Our Location, Phone, Hours, Accessibility, and Closings

Location:
The Gene Grawe Fund office is conveniently located in the lobby of the Church of St. Peter in the very heart of Quincy, Illinois. See the red pointer on the map above.


Parking:
There's covered parking under the porte-cochère in front of the church entrance and additional parking in the parking lot. In case of a funeral, please park nearer to the school and be sure to use the door in the southwest corner of the church instead of the main church doors.  If funeral directors are present, please follow their instructions.


Accessibility:
We have plenty of handicap parking and a ramped wheelchair entrance to the north of the main church doors. If the church door at the top of the ramp is locked, please call the office phone number and our volunteer will open it from the inside.


GGF Office Closed the Following Days Annually:
All Sundays
New Years Day (Jan 1)
Martin Luther King Day (Jan 20, 2025)
Holy Week (Apr 18-21, 2025)
Dogwood Parade (May 3, 2025)
Memorial Day (May 26, 2025)
Independence Day (Jul 4, 2025)
Labor Day (Sep 2, 2024)
Thanksgiving (Nov 28-29, 2024)
Christmas (Dec 24-26)
New Years Eve (Dec 31)


Severe Winter Weather Closing:
We follow the Quincy schools. If they close for severe winter weather, we will close also. For all weather closings including non-school day weather closings, check the list of closings on WGEM.com and KHQA.com.


Contact Us Today
Gene Grawe Fund Office: Church of St. Peter (Lobby)
2600 Maine Street
Quincy, IL 62301

GPS: 39.931242, -91.374253

Office Phone:217-214-0169
Gene Grawe Fund Office Hours: Mon: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thu: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sat: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sun: Closed
NOTE: We have NO special summer hours.