Foundation E-News and Announcements

August Community Catch Up
9 Aug 2023Welcome to the fifth edition of your Community Catch Up. We are honored to highlight our amazing grantees and hope you find our More to Catch Up On section to...
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July Community Catch Up
12 Jul 2023For 31 years, the Highland Park Community Foundation has been has been a lifeline for local nonprofits. Last year, we allocated funds to 63 organizations as part of our annual...
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Support Continues for Organizations Helping Victims and Survivors of the Highland Park Shooting
29 Jun 2023As previously announced, when the Highland Park Shooting Response Fund closed, we distributed $5.8 million, 100% of the funds donated, to assist families of the victims who were killed, victims...
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June Community Catch Up
13 Jun 2023Last month, we introduced you to 5 of our incredible Human Services grant recipients. This month - and each month moving forward - we will highlight the tremendous work of...
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2023 Golden Apple Personal Achievement Awards
24 May 2023"A magical unicorn kind of person""A superhero" Words parents use to describe Mirela when reflecting on her impact on their children. The Highland Park Community Foundation is thrilled to recognize...
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Spring into Action
10 May 2023Grantee Spotlight Last month, we talked about our 5 current funding categories - Education, Creative & Cultural Arts, Human Services, Senior Services, and Services for Individuals with Disabilities. Each month,...
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Community Catch Up
17 Apr 2023A New View of Your Impact For 31 years, we've been asking you to support our efforts to address unmet needs in our community. As the needs have evolved, we've...
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July 4th Highland Park Shooting Response Fund – Final Report Publication
25 Mar 2023Immediately after the July 4, 2022, Highland Park Parade shooting, the Highland Park Community Foundation established the Highland Park Shooting Response Fund and the Together Highland Park Unidos Committee to...
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