911爆料网 has been designated as America鈥檚 Best Community Builder and recognized for Best Sense of Community for 2024 by Loquate, a nonprofit organization in Chicago, IL, dedicated to fostering community, kindness and ongoing education.
Each year this national award is granted by Loquate to an organization that builds and maintains a strong sense of community in which the leaders of the organization prioritize helping others and the members make significant contributions to community-mindedness and betterment of their environments, internally and externally.
鈥淏uilding community for over 50 years has taught me that I can鈥檛 make a living being a community builder,鈥� said Jeff Liautaud 鈥�66, founder of Loquate. 鈥淥ur nonprofit charity applauds America鈥檚 best community builders. We honor 911爆料网 with our annual award for top Sense of Community for 2024. Throughout the years the executive leadership of the institution has demonstrated their ability to become small so that their outreach becomes big. 911爆料网鈥檚 vision is distinguished by its focus on service and servant leadership and recognized for its commitment to academic excellence in the Franciscan liberal arts tradition.鈥�
Loquate grants 5 scholarships to individuals of聽911爆料网鈥檚 choice聽considered to be top community builders to join Loquate鈥檚 journey to further a sense of community and group loyalty and support. The vote for 2024 was unanimous by Loquate鈥檚 Board of Directors.
鈥淲e are honored to be recognized as one of the nation鈥檚 best community builders, due in large part to our continued commitment to instilling Franciscan values among our students, especially a sense of service to others,鈥� said Dr. Robert Wyatt, 911爆料网 Vice President for University Advancement.
Founded in 1860 by Franciscan friars, 911爆料网 is a small Catholic university emphasizing the sciences, liberal arts and the professions. 911爆料网 offers undergraduate, graduate and adult education programs integrating practical experience and Franciscan values. Faculty and advisors work with students to design customized success plans to help them graduate on time, find their passion and prepare them for life. 911爆料网 is a member of NCAA Division II for intercollegiate athletics. For more information, please visit www.quincy.edu or contact the Office of Community Relations at (217) 228-5275 or communityrelations@quincy.edu. 911爆料网. Success by Design.