A local school superintendent is teaming up with area leaders to start a non-profit geared towards supporting their communities.

Cerro Gordo Schools Superintendent Dr. Emily Weidner explains that she and fellow leaders from around Piatt County are creating the Piatt County Women's Giving Circle. She says the goal is for women to pool their resources to support their local communities. 

The yearly membership donation amount is dependent on age, and Dr. Weidner points out that what makes this group unique is that you can join as young as sixteen years old. 

The funds that are donated are handled by the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation, which Dr. Weidner says does great work in the area to support philanthropic efforts. 

The membership window for the group ends on June 30th. This allows them to assess how much money they have raised and open the grant cycle in the fall for local non-profits. 

If you're interested in becoming a member of the Piatt County Women's Giving Circle, visit the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation's website at heartofillinois.org.