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The Canton Little Giant Foundation is a public charity committed to enhancing the well-being of the Canton, Illinois community.
Our mission is to support education, youth development, human services, and the prevention of abuse.
We aim to make a meaningful impact in the community that has given us so much, paying it forward one gift at a time.
The Foundation was established in 2020 with a group of leaders from Canton High School's Class of 1981. This team dedicated its time and effort to establish a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation along with setting the organization on its path for the future.
The original team consisted of:
John Buskirk
Denise (Berry) Gebel
Jennifer Gibbs
Lynn
The Foundation was established in 2020 with a group of leaders from Canton High School's Class of 1981. This team dedicated its time and effort to establish a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation along with setting the organization on its path for the future.
The original team consisted of:
John Buskirk
Denise (Berry) Gebel
Jennifer Gibbs
Lynn (Kleinschmidt) Reid
Thom Rumler
Tracy (Dominski) Snowman
Bill Stockham
Jeff Sykes
A group of 1981 Canton High School classmates got together in 2020 to create a charitable organization focusing its efforts on raising funds for the Canton, Illinois community all on a voluntary basis.
Over the years, CHS graduates from other classes continue to join the team on a strictly volunteer basis and have been instrumental to the
A group of 1981 Canton High School classmates got together in 2020 to create a charitable organization focusing its efforts on raising funds for the Canton, Illinois community all on a voluntary basis.
Over the years, CHS graduates from other classes continue to join the team on a strictly volunteer basis and have been instrumental to the continued growth of our giving.
Therefore, the name of the foundation has been changed to "Canton Little Giant Foundation".
Canton Little Giant Foundation members Becky Shepler and Harley Barnard present Tara Keets (Little Giant Food Pantry and Care Closet representative) with a check from proceeds from the 4th Annual Bill Stockham Memorial Ride held in September.
Pictured left to right (Scott Stockham, Becky Shepler, Harley Barnard, Deb Stockham, and Tara Keets).
4th Annual Bill Stockham Memorial Ride friends and family gathered at The Brew N Cue following another successful fundraiser for the Little Giant Food Pantry and Care Closet in September.
Foundation CEO Becky Shepler congratulates Cortny Hudson - 2024 Canton Little Giant Foundation award winner.
Cortny received a $5000 scholarship from the Canton Little Giant Foundation during this year's scholarship awards ceremony held at Canton High School in May.
CHS Class of 1976 graduates catching up at Wee-Ma-Tuk Country Club after participating in the 3rd Annual Shoot "Fore" A Giant Education Charity Golf Outing facilitated by the Canton Little Giant Foundation.
L-R: Rick Thurman, Ted Bendrick, Bret Rumler, and Bob Crawford
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