Highland Park Neighbors Magazine Articles

Highland Park Community Foundation (HPCF) is thrilled to welcome not just one, but two new Corporate Champions––Ballyhoo Hospitality and Ravinia Plumbing, Sewer, Heating & Electric! These respected businesses are joining a growing network of community members, businesses, and donors beyond the Highland Park–Highwood area, all dedicated to helping us further our mission of addressing the unmet needs of our community and expanding opportunities for all residents. With Ballyhoo Hospitality’s presence in the area through one of its restaurants and Ravinia Plumbing’s longstanding local roots, both are integral to helping the Foundation continue to fund essential services provided by local nonprofits for children and adults throughout our community.

Ballyhoo Hospitality, a Chicago-based hospitality group, has been providing feel-good dining experiences across Chicago and the North Shore since 2009. Founded by husband-andwife team Ryan and Anna O’Donnell, Ballyhoo has built a reputation for creating a comfortable atmosphere that complements its high-quality meals and exceptional service. With eleven locations, patrons have come to love their offerings from restaurants such as Coda Di Volpe, DeNucci’s, Gemini, Old Pueblo Cantina, Pomeroy, Buck Russell’s, Pizza by Sal, and Sophia’s Steak.

Jonathan Ferrer and Ryan O’Donnell of Ballyhoo

Ballyhoo Hospitality is a community-focused company that enjoys giving back to the neighborhoods they serve. Eager to expand their philanthropic efforts, Ballyhoo Hospitality chose to become an HPCF Corporate Champions––a decision that aligns closely with the Foundation’s mission to support local needs. Ballyhoo is particularly excited about how the Foundation’s grants support a wide range of community needs, allowing their contributions to have an even greater impact and reach more lives than ever before.

Ravinia Plumbing, Sewer, Heating & Electric has been a trusted provider in Chicago’s Northwest suburbs and the North Shore community since 1928. As a family-owned and operated business, Ravinia Plumbing has grown significantly over the past 97 years, merging with several well-established local companies. They offer a broad range of services, including plumbing, sewer and drain solutions, heating and cooling, and electric work, drawing on decades of expertise in each field. Committed to excellent customer service, Ravinia Plumbing goes above and beyond by offering emergency services and after-hours appointments when needed, ensuring the safety of their customers and their homes.

David Ariano of Ravinia Plumbing

Ravinia Plumbing’s commitment to the community extends beyond their business services. As a company dedicated to giving back to the areas they serve, they support organizations such as the Northern Illinois Foodbank, Mid-West Veterans, and Lake County Haven. Reflecting on why they chose to become an HPCF Corporate Champion, David Ariano, representing the third generation of the family business, said, “We chose to become a Corporate Champion this year because we felt that our goals aligned well with the goals of the Foundation. HPCF streamlines the process, ensuring that our contributions support the local organizations that can have the most impact on the community.”

HPCF is deeply honored and grateful to have the support of our two new Corporate Champions, Ballyhoo Hospitality and Ravinia Plumbing, Sewer, Heating & Electric. Their generosity and commitment play a crucial role in helping us fulfill our mission and strengthen our community. Stay tuned for next month’s issue of Highland Park Neighbors, where we will introduce two more Corporate Champions who are making a difference. If your business is interested in joining this highly valued and wonderful valued group of corporate citizens, please contact HPCF’s Director of Philanthropy, Steve Shapiro, at Steve@hpcfil.org.