A community engagement initiative of Galesburg CUSD 205.
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Winter | 2026
“When words come out, they matter.”
“I’ve always wanted my kids to grow up in a small community—somewhere people know each other.”
“He pushes me to do stuff that I think that I’m not able to do.”
“If you never let go, you can’t be swallowed.”
“I want to have one moment in life. One step at a time.”
“I told my parents in first grade I was going to be an art teacher.”
“Some kids come in here to escape the craziness… and I make it a safe space for all of them.”
“I want to win the entire thing.”
“I never would’ve thought I’d be interested in some of this stuff—but then you try it, and it’s really fun.”
“You may not have a lot, but education is something no one can take away from you.”
I broke the cycle of my family. Now I can give back to the community that gave so much to me.”
“If parents show up, kids succeed. It really is that simple.”
The Stories of Us.
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A Voice All Her Own
From the Islands to Illinois: Mr. Tai’s Unexpected Journey
GAVC Opens Doors for Young Technicians
Never Give Up: The Life and Legacy of Robert L. Donaldson
“One Moment in Life”
The Art of Legacy
The Keepers of the Quiet Core
The Mongoose and the Mat
The Summer Sparks Fly
What He Needed, He Became
Where Opportunity Meets Determination: The Gale Scholars Story
