In the week before Illinois opens up eligibility to everyone over age 16, the Lake County Health Department (LCHD) is asking our community to help ensure that any senior who has not yet been vaccinated is not left behind.
Everyone is encouraged to get involved during Lake County Seniors Week, April 5-11.
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In January, to help us celebrate our 30th anniversary, we issued a call for submission of photos to shine a light on organizations and community members who “give where they live” through their acts of kindness and service to others.
We received a wonderful response – thank you to everyone who participated in our Spotlight on Service project. As the sampling of submissions below shows, we live in a very caring community!
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Friday, September 23, 2022
6:30 – 9 PM
Binny’s Beverage Depot
153 Skokie Valley Road, Highland Park
Honoring Nancy Mills
Jack Blane Community Service Award Recipient
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For 31 years, the Highland Park Community Foundation has been has been a lifeline for local nonprofits. Last year, we allocated funds to 63 organizations as part of our annual grant-making process.
While this work is at the core of what we do, the Foundation also addresses urgent, unexpected needs. In 2020 and 2021, we distributed emergency grants to assist with COVID-related needs. In July of last year, we established and managed the July 4th Highland Park Shooting Response Fund, and through our Recovery Fund, we are filling funding gaps for nonprofits that are helping residents as they continue to heal.
We could not do all this without your support. Thank you!
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GPF Foundation (GPF) is committed to saving lives by supporting education, treatment, and awareness of the dangers of recreational drug use.
On March 20, GPF is holding a public event for students, parents, and community members to increase understanding of harm reduction regarding recreational drug use. Developed in partnership with Highland Park High School, Lake Forest College, and Rosalind Franklin University, the Community Event will take place from 5-6 PM at Madame Zuzu’s in Highland Park. Nicasa Behavioral Health Services will also offer Narcan training. Refreshments will be provided. Sign up here to attend.
One of our newest grantees, Time to Dance (TTD), is dedicated to enriching the health and quality of life for older adults through dance education, research, and performance.
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Starting January 1, 2025, Illinois individual and business taxpayers who are approved to participate in the Illinois Gives Tax Credit Program can claim a state income tax credit in the amount of 25% of their total qualified contributions made to a Qualified Community Foundation during a taxable year.
We are thrilled to announce that HPCF has just been approved as a Qualified Community Foundation!
Don’t Delay—Claim Your Tax Credit Today!
In 2025, the IL Department of Revenue is issuing a limited amount of tax credits on a first-come first-served basis. The sooner you make your donation, the more likely it is you will be able to take advantage of this opportunity and claim your tax credit. Contribution Authorization Certificate approval is now virtually instantaneous.
Why participate in the Program and Donate to HPCF?
By participating in this program, you not only help strengthen our resources that are used to address residents’ needs, but also benefit from a substantial state tax credit. The Illinois Gives Tax Credit Program is designed to encourage giving to foundations like HPCF, supporting the community and its long-term future.
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Nancy Mills, Chairman of the Highland Park Community Foundation 4:01 am CST January 6, 2019
2018 was an outstanding year for the Highland Park Community Foundation (HPCF). Our team was thrilled to award a record-breaking $200,000 in grants to 40 nonprofit agencies and programs within the Highland Park and Highwood communities, an increase of 11% over 2017’s gifts. We are honored to provide grants to so many worthy organizations who tirelessly serve those in need and provide necessary programs to help local residents.
In addition to addressing needs, the Foundation is dedicated to recognizing community members for their exemplary contributions.
Each year the Foundation presents special awards for outstanding community service including the annual Jack Blane Community Service Award, presented this year to Highland Park City Councilman Alyssa Knobel, and the HPCF Golden Apple Award was awarded to Jon Mall, Northwood Junior High School 7th grade Social Studies and Academic Exploration teacher. We also presented the inaugural Personal Achievement Award to Highland Park High School student Jason Estrada. This special award was created to recognize a student who overcomes obstacles to achieve personal goals.
In September, we hosted Gather for Good, our first major fundraiser. The event was a spectacular success raising over $100,000 including in-kind donations. With over 300 attendees, fantastic support from the community, and the generosity of numerous sponsors, we raised both funds and awareness for HPCF’s efforts.
To further share our mission with the community, our board participated in a number of Highland Park and Highwood events including the City of Highland Park’s July 4th Parade, Highwood’s Evening Gourmet Market and Highland Park’s National Night Out.
It was also our pleasure to be the primary sponsor of the music at Food Truck Thursdays this summer in Jens Jensen Park. In addition, the Foundation was honored to be featured on the First Bank of Highland Park’s Ruth Fell Wander Community Art Wall during the month of October.
Closing out this year, we’re thrilled to announce that the City Council of Highland Park has approved a grant agreement through which we will allocate $300,000 of City grant funds designated for nonprofit organizations. The Council’s action is a strong testament to the work we have done over the past 26 years to address the needs of our community now and in perpetuity.
As we enter the new year, one fact stands out. Many more needs exist than we can meet through our endowment fund. Though, in 2018, we provided $200,000 in grants to help fund 40 programs and services, we received funding requests for $145,000 more than we were able to provide.
The needs are real, and the needs are great. Our goal for 2019, therefore, is to have a signature year of fundraising in which current and new donors will remember that when you “Give Where You Live,” we all benefit. Donations to the Foundation help nurture children, strengthen families, assist older adults, support individuals with disabilities, develop leadership and academic confidence in teens, enhance artistic experiences, and more. For more information about the Foundation and to jumpstart our year with an online donation, visit hpcfil.org, or contact our Executive Director, Terri Olian, at terri@hpcfil.org.
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We are very excited to share with you that the City Council of Highland Park has approved a grant agreement with the Highland Park Community Foundation through which we will allocate City funds designated for local nonprofit organizations!
The Council’s action is a strong testament to the work we have done over many years to help address the needs of our community now and in perpetuity.
“We are pleased to partner with the Highland Park Community Foundation. This partnership brings operational efficiencies to the City and eases the grant seeking burden on local agencies that provide critical services to residents,” stated Mayor Nancy Rotering. “The Highland Park Community Foundation has proven itself to be financially solvent, strategically sound, a valued partner for the organizations who receive funds, and an effective administrator of grant making funds. We look forward to working together as we fill the gaps in funding and make sure that residents’ needs are met.”
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Dear Friend of the Highland Park Community Foundation,
In October, we awarded the most money and distributed the largest number of grants in our history: $200,000 to fund 40 different programs and services that address the unmet needs in our community and enhance the quality of life for all Highland Park and Highwood residents! With these grants, we continue to change lives.
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