Press & media

The Foundation in the news.

Local coverage of our grant cycles, the Christmas Toy Giveaway, and the volunteers who make it happen.

Press Coverage

Apr 2026
KFVS12

Poshard Foundation announces $106,500 in grant awards for Child Abuse Prevention Month

Jo Poshard announced 28 grants to Southern Illinois agencies serving abused, abandoned and neglected children at a press conference held at John A. Logan College.

Feb 2026
John A. Logan College

Poshard Foundation donates to the JALC Snack Locker

A $1,250 gift to the campus Snack Locker followed the close of Glenn Poshard's "Poetry for Pantries" reading tour, which raised more than $125,000 for area food pantries.

Jun 2025
John A. Logan College

Dr. Glenn Poshard reads poetry at JALC to benefit local food pantries

Co-founder Glenn Poshard hosted a public poetry reading at the O'Neil Auditorium, part of a larger push to raise $500,000 for regional food pantries serving hungry children.

Ongoing
WSIU Public Broadcasting

WSIU coverage archive: Poshard Foundation for Abused Children

An ongoing archive of public radio and television coverage of Foundation grants, events and milestones from WSIU.

Community
Visit Carterville

Volunteerism spotlight: the Poshard Foundation

A community profile from Visit Carterville on the Foundation's volunteer-driven model and its place in the Carterville community.

News Video

Local television coverage of Foundation grant announcements and the annual toy giveaway.

Poshard Foundation gives funding to prevent child abuse and neglect

The Poshard Foundation holds toy distribution for abused, abandoned and neglected children

Local news coverage of the Poshard Foundation