We acted immediately.
The Highland Park Community Foundation Board has approved an emergency disbursement of $25,000 to address some of the most urgent needs arising from the Coronavirus outbreak. The money has been awarded to nine organizations that serve Highland Park and Highwood children, families, and seniors. The funds will be used to provide household necessities, internet connections, and human services for some of the most vulnerable members of our community.
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Partnerships matter. As philanthropic partners, our donors helped us assist more children and adults than ever this past year to further our mission of addressing the unmet needs of our community and expanding opportunities for all Highland Park and Highwood residents.
To make an even greater difference, in 2020 we developed the HPCF Corporate Champion Program with Mesirow as our first Corporate Champion. Making multi-year monetary pledges to support our efforts, Banner Kitchen & Bath, First Bank of Highland Park, and Highland Park Bank & Trust have all recently become HPCF Corporate Champions.
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We extend a virtual hug to thank everyone who has donated to the HPCF this year and, in advance, those who make a donation for the first time or again before the end of the year!
Through our grants, we ensure children and adults have access to the critical services they need and expand opportunities for all Highland Park and Highwood residents.
Among other things, in this past year, we have made it possible for
- children to have food on the weekend
- victims of domestic violence and their children to be safely sheltered
- adults and children to receive essential legal and mental health services
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This honor comes at the perfect time for the HPCF. We will continue to help victims through the July 4th Fund we established and the second Fund we will open when the July 4th Fund closes. At the same time, however, we need to nourish our organization’s roots of granting money to nonprofits that provide educational, social service, and cultural programs for Highland Park and Highwood residents.
Over its 12-year history, The Great Highwood Pumpkin Fest has raised tens of thousands of dollars for local nonprofits. We are excited about partnering with Celebrate Highwood to create its most successful event yet!
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“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 Mirela Vesa as the 2023 recipient of the HPCF Golden Apple Award!
In 2010, the Highland Park Community Foundation established the HPCF Golden Apple Award to honor outstanding teachers in the Highland Park public schools. The award rotates among the elementary, middle school, and high school levels of teaching. This year, nominations were accepted for full-time pre-K through 5th-grade teachers.
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2024 has barely started and we have so much to share!
- New Leadership
- Annual Grant Recipient Highlights
- MLK Day of Service Project
We are excited to announce that at our final meeting in December, Laurie Levin and Eric Ephraim were elected Chair and Vice-Chair of the HPCF Board! We are so grateful to Betsy Brint for her two years of dedicated leadership, which brought the Foundation to new levels of success, and are delighted she will remain an active member of the Board.
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Reflecting on this season of gratitude, we would be remiss if we didn’t begin with our Thanks to you, our incredible supporters.
Helping us make a meaningful impact, you’ve stood alongside us as we strive to Address the diverse Needs of those in our community, showing Kindness and compassion for both Seniors and children alike.
We are deeply Grateful for the many Individuals, families, businesses, and foundations who generously provide Vital resources, empowering us to Improve the lives of Highland Park and Highwood residents now and for years to come.
Thank you for Never hesitating to support your neighbors, and for Genuinely caring about the well-being of those around you.
We wish you and your families a joyful, healthy, and peaceful Thanksgiving!
— HPCF Board of Directors, Advisory Council, Associate Leadership Council, and Staff
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We Are All In This Together Display a Sign of Unity
Physically, we may have to be apart, but we are all in this together. Show your support for your neighbors, friends, and community!
Download and print a pdf of an All In This Together sign (available here in English and Spanish), decorate, and hang it on your window or door.
Then spread the word so there will be signs everywhere. Seeing them on windows or doors will build a sense of solidarity and make our community stronger.
Please also post pictures of your windows and signs and send them to us at info@hpcfil.org! See more photos below! #InThisTogether #HPCF #OneCommunity.
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As a Community Health Ambassador, we wanted to share some important news.
All 65+ seniors and select frontline essential workers (Postal Service, Shelters, Corrections, Public Transportation, Grocery Stores, Adult Day Care, Educators, Day Care, Food Production/Manufacturing) are now eligible to schedule an appointment in AllVax, Lake County’s portal for vaccination registration and appointments.
Other frontline essential workers (manufacturing, other) will be made eligible in the coming days.
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Some say it takes a village. We say it takes a community.
Caring about neighbors
Opening your eyes and heart
Mobilizing to change the status quo
Making monetary gifts to address needs
Understanding every gift matters
Nurturing children
Improving lives
Taking action now
You will make a difference!
As you think about all you are thankful for this Thanksgiving, please help those who struggle…
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