Together, We’ve Made a Difference—But Now, Your Support Is More Vital Than Ever
23 Apr 2025Last week, we shared our Impact Report, celebrating the meaningful progress we’ve made together in supporting Highland Park and Highwood’s most vulnerable neighbors. Your generosity fueled that success—and we are deeply grateful.
But as we continue our mid-year check-ins with our nonprofit partners, we’re hearing about new and growing challenges that call for our attention, compassion, and action.
Recent policy changes, economic uncertainty, and funding disruptions are making it even harder for local families to access the resources they need. Our grantees are reporting:
Threats to Essential Programs
Frozen or eliminated federal grants and potential Medicaid cuts are putting long-standing programs at risk—including those focused on affordable housing, food insecurity, early childhood education, and care for our most vulnerable residents.
Increased Fear & Barriers to Access
Concerns related to immigration status and newly mandated language restrictions are preventing residents from seeking critical help—especially for mental health, housing, and domestic violence services.
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