We are delighted to report that we have just awarded $613,200 in annual grants to 58 organizations* that provide programs and services that benefit individual residents and the community as a whole. The HPCF’s annual grants address needs in five main categories: education, human services, senior services, services for individuals with disabilities, and the creative and cultural arts.

We are most grateful for the agencies’ commitment to serve our community. We are also incredibly grateful for the support of our donors, whose gifts – along with a generous $300,000 grant from the City of Highland Park – made these grants possible.

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Through event sponsorships and donations, the concert raised over $250,000 to benefit the Response Fund. Special thanks to Billy Corgan and Chloé Mendel for producing the concert and warming the hearts of all the first responders who attended the rehearsal. And, a special shout out to the incredible Sponsorship Committee for their tireless efforts: Chad Kreindler, Jason Chess, Brad Emanuel, Jeff Fishman, Barry Jacobs, Ken Stolman, and Simon Leibovich!

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• 12 local businesses have made 5-year pledges to help further our mission
• 30 local businesses provided gift items for our Gather for Good raffle and silent auction last fall, which made both rousing successes, and 27 businesses supported our event as Corporate Sponsors
• 2 local businesses, Judy’s Pizza and Lynfred Winery, have both chosen to benefit the HPCF this year through special month-long promotions

These partnerships provide critical funding for programs and services that address the needs of Highland Park and Highwood residents.

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We are honored to highlight four additional grantees this month. In this time of giving thanks, we would be remiss, however, without first giving our

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Our event was a resounding success! As so beautifully expressed by our event Co-Chairs Sofia Alvarez and Caroline Mead in their welcoming remarks, it was “truly inspiring to see so many passionate, caring, and generous individuals gathered for such an important cause—not just for a fundraiser, but to make a difference, change lives, and strengthen our community.”

This shared commitment made the evening most enjoyable and very meaningful. Honoring Pablo Alvarez with the Jack Blane Community Service Award elevated the event. In their presentation of the award, Laurie Levin, Board Chair, and Tom Koulentes, Board Member, delivered heartfelt remarks that made it clear: Pablo was the perfect choice for this honor!

We are deeply grateful to all those who supported the event with a sponsorship, event or raffle ticket purchase, monetary or in-kind donation. The event raised over $250,000 to support HPCF’s 2024 annual grants, which will be used to address the needs of our community and enhance the quality of life for all.

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The following are just some of the needs that have been identified by a number of our 2021 annual grant recipients who have applied for additional funding to help with COVID Recovery.

Our Board has decided to issue one more round of grant funding before the end of the year to address these needs. Your gifts will be used for these grants and make an immediate difference.

Please read on – or simply click HERE or use the QR code below to help lift up your neighbors

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