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A local family foundation is matching, through the end of the year, all new gifts and increases in total donation amounts from gifts made in 2020, up to a total of $25,000!
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Over the past seven weeks, our community has stepped up in such a big way to support those who were impacted by the 4th of July shooting. While we recognize and work to alleviate the grief and sorrow, we also want to recognize the good in our community that flows from the strength and love of our friends and neighbors.
We are, therefore, resuming our annual tradition and will Gather for Good on Friday, September 23rd, at Binny’s Beverage Depot. We hope you will join us as our event takes on special meaning this year.
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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 been able to count on the consistent and incredible generosity of so many.
You’ve allowed us to lead with impact, and we want to renew our efforts to share that impact with you. Our new, monthly newsletter will be a way to tell you about the individuals and organizations whose work you make possible.
We hope you enjoy your brand new Community Catch Up.
In 2022, the Highland Park Community Foundation distributed 63 annual grants – totaling $746,925 – to organizations that provide invaluable programs and services to residents in our community. In future editions of Community Catch Up, we will highlight the impact of specific organizations. In the meantime, we are excited to let you explore our 5 funding categories. To see a list of the grantees within each category, click on the images below.
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In our final Community Catch Up of the year, we are excited to share news about Highwood Library and four of our other 2023 Grant Recipients. We also offer you a second bite at the apple!
On December 6th, Highwood Library reopened as Highwood Library & Community Center! In a beautifully renovated space, children and adults will have access to traditional library resources as well as a variety of services and programming. The space will also provide invaluable community collaboration opportunities.
At a ribbon-cutting ceremony on December 6, Laura Ramirez, Executive Director, poignantly spoke about the difference the Highwood Library & Community Center will make for residents.
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As 2024 comes to a close, we want to take a moment to thank you for your incredible support this year. Your generosity has made a significant impact, helping us fund local initiatives, strengthen our community, and create lasting change for all who call Highland Park and Highwood home. Looking ahead, we remain committed to building on our progress.
If you have not already done so, please consider making a year-end gift. Your donation before December 31st will directly support the important work we do together and help us plan for another year of positive change in our community.
No matter the amount, every contribution makes a difference, and we are deeply grateful for your continued partnership.
Thank you for being a vital part of our community’s success. Together, we can make 2025 even brighter.
“With all best wishes for joyous holidays and a wonderful New Year!”
Highland Park Community Foundation Board and Staff
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Supporting local nonprofits and agencies that serve our community’s most vulnerable neighbors
HPCF’s partners are experiencing a surge in demand for services from Highland Park and Highwood residents significantly impacted by the Coronavirus outbreak.
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Living first in Highland Park and now in Highwood, Tonia has been a member of our community for 14 years.
“I come from a family which focuses on service. To have the opportunity to expand my support of Highland Park and Highwood is an important goal of mine.” Tonia Arrington
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As we welcome in the new year, we remain ever grateful for the generosity of friends like you who partner with us to improve the lives of individuals and enrich our community as a whole. We wish all of you and your families good health and happiness throughout the year!
We also begin the year with excitement — 2022 marks our 30th year of making a difference for children and adults throughout Highland Park and Highwood.
Though much has changed over the years, we have remained true to our mission and continue to work hard addressing needs in our community and expanding opportunities for all Highland Park and Highwood residents. We look forward to our 30th year of working with you to make an even greater difference for our community.
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At our gathering on September 23rd, we will proudly honor Nancy Mills with the Jack Blane Community Service Award. Nancy grew up in Highland Park, cares deeply about our community, and is passionate about helping others. A Board member since 2009, Nancy led the HPCF through a period of transformational growth as Chairman from 2018-2020. For years, she volunteered in her children’s schools and was a lead coordinator for Focus on the Arts for four years. Nancy currently volunteers as a Court Advocate for A Safe Place, serves as a board member of Noble Schools in Chicago, and serves on the Health and Human Services Commission of the Jewish United Fund.
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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, we will highlight the tremendous work some of our grantees are doing to make progress in these important areas. Your donations make their work possible, so please consider making a gift to support the life-changing impact our grantees are making everyday. –> donate now
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