Your Impact

Опубликовано: April 15, 2025 в 5:55 pm

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​We are deeply grateful for your unwavering support throughout 2024. Your generosity made it possible for us to provide 64 Annual Grants and 11 Recovery Fund Grants that positively impacted thousands of children and adults in Highland Park and Highwood. Click the image below to explore the tangible difference your contributions made in expanding opportunities and addressing unmet needs within our community.​

​Your continued support plays a crucial role in building a more inclusive and thriving community, enriching the lives of all residents, and strengthening the resources that empower our neighbors to overcome adversity and reach their full potential.

Join us in making a lasting impact.

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HP Community Foundation E-News 2020 HPCF Golden Apple Award Recipients!

Опубликовано: October 15, 2020 в 9:35 pm

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2020 HPCF Golden Apple Award Recipients!

Josh Chodoroff, Nairy Hagopian, Katarina Tolemy

in 2010, the Highland Park Community Foundation established the HPCF Golden Apple Award to recognize outstanding teachers in the Highland Park school systems. The HPCF is forever grateful to former Chairman, Board member, and Advisory Board member Andy Livingston for initiating the award, which became a signature program of the Foundation under his leadership.

HPCF Golden Apple Award nominations are made in a K-5, 6-8, and 9-12 rotating cycle. A selection committee, composed of exemplary educators, administrators, and former Award recipients, evaluates the extensive applications and completes full-day teacher observations. A final recipient of the Award is then chosen based on instruction, content knowledge, student and staff interaction, and contribution to school and community.

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Newest Corporate Champion

Опубликовано: July 12, 2021 в 5:39 pm

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Fun Outdoor Entertainment Your Whole Family Will Enjoy!

Since its inception, the Highland Park Community Foundation has financially supported and promoted creativity at a grassroots level by investing in recurring festivals, events, and programs that promote arts and cultural participation, celebrate diversity, foster connections, and provide creative experiences for residents of all ages. These activities benefit individuals and families and build a better and stronger community.

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Champs

Опубликовано: May 18, 2022 в 6:56 pm

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“It is my privilege to use my mind, heart, and time to make my class safe and productive for learning. I do everything I can to help [my students] prepare to create their own future. I hope that they are as fulfilled with what they choose and I am being a teacher.”
Miriam Schuman, Special Education Teacher, Northwood Middle School

In 2010, the Highland Park Community Foundation established the HPCF Golden Apple Award to recognize outstanding teachers in the Highland Park School systems. Under the leadership of former Chairman, Board member, and Advisory Board member Andy Livingston, the award became a signature program of the Foundation.

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Shellé Jewelers

Опубликовано: December 13, 2022 в 7:05 pm

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We are proud to welcome Shellé Jewelers as our 10th Corporate Champion. The relationship between the HPCF and local businesses has been an essential component of the work we accomplish each year, and our new partnership with Shellé Jewelers brings additional and exciting opportunities for the coming years.

Shellé Jewelers is a third-generation family-owned business with an impactful presence in the North Shore area. Since its inception, Shellé Jewelers has been committed to the giving spirit through fundraisers and donations that support local organizations. By becoming a HPCF Corporate Champion, Shellé Jewelers has extended its philanthropic hand to directly benefit the Highland Park/Highwood community.

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You Are Invited!

Опубликовано: September 13, 2023 в 3:48 pm

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September 29, 2023
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Binny’s Beverage Depot, Highland Park

Incredible Food & Drink Provided by Wonderful Local Restaurants

28 Mile Distilling, Backyard Grill, BellaRu Catering, Bent Fork Catering, Binny’s Beverage Depot, Bluegrass, Carol’s Cookies, The Chunky Scone, The Claim Company, Donã Paty’s Restaurant, Long Grove Confectionery Co., Maria’s Italian Bakery & Caffe, Michael’s Grill & Salad Bar, Once Upon a Bagel, Tamales…A Mexican Joint, Viaggio Highland Park

Festive Community Celebration

Exciting Raffle Prizes

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Community Catch Up

Опубликовано: June 12, 2024 в 8:08 pm

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We are Honored to Introduce ASHLEY KELLY and CERE WOODS, New Members of HPCF’s Governing Board of Directors!

Raised in Highland Park, Ashley has always been a strong advocate for community and helping neighbors.

Cere and her husband, Tom, chose to put down their roots in Highland Park in 2020. They and their two children love living here and being part of this vibrant community!

We Proudly Recognize KATERINA SHUTMAN, Recipient of the 2024 HPCF Personal Achievement Award!

Each year we recognize a graduating Highland Park High School senior with the HPCF Personal Achievement Award. The award honors a student who perseveres despite obstacles or a disability, works hard, serves as a positive influence, and thrives in the school environment. This year’s recipient, Katerina Shutman, possesses each of these qualities and more!

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Together, We’ve Made a Difference—But Now, Your Support Is More Vital Than Ever

Опубликовано: April 23, 2025 в 4:01 pm

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Last 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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Highland Park Community Foundation Honors Highland Park High School Teachers with 2020 HPCF Golden Apple Award

Опубликовано: November 2, 2020 в 10:48 pm

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2020 Highland Park Golden Apple Award Honors 3 North Shore School District 113 High Teachers Josh Chodoroff, Nairy Hagopian and Katrina Tolemy

Highland Park, IL – September 30, 2020: The Highland Park Community Foundation (HPCF) has recognized three well-deserving Highland Park High School teachers with 2020 HPCF Golden Apple Awards. This year’s honorees are Josh Chodoroff, HPHS Band Director; Nairy Hagopian, Spanish Teacher; and Katrina Tolemy, Special Education Essentials Teacher.

“The Highland Park Community Foundation is privileged to honor Josh, Nairy, and Katrina as the HPCF’s 2020 Golden Apple Recipients,” said Sara Sher, HPCF Golden Apple selection committee chair. “We want to recognize these exemplary teachers for the valuable work they do every day on behalf of the children in our community. The Highland Park Community Foundation celebrates these extraordinary individuals for their positive impact and their teaching in both the classroom and the virtual world.”

To recognize outstanding teachers in the Highland Park School systems, in 2010, the Highland Park Community Foundation worked with a local family foundation to launch the annual HPCF Golden Apple Award. The HPCF is forever grateful to past-Chairman and Board member Andy Livingston for initiating the Award. He passionately brought the idea of an honorary award to the HPCF Board to celebrate outstanding teachers in the Highland Park community. Under his leadership, the HPCF Golden Apple Award became a signature program of the Foundation.

A longtime supporter of the Foundation, Mr. Livingston first joined the HPCF Board in 2004. He served as Vice-Chairman from 2006-2009 and then led the Foundation as Chairman for three years. He remained a Board member until 2015 and then served as a vibrant member of the HPCF Advisory Board member until his passing. Mr. Livingston’s wife Anne was a special guest in attendance at this year’s 2020 Golden Apple Award presentation.

HPCF Golden Apple Award nominations are made in a rotating cycle: K-5, 6-8, and 9-12. A selection committee composed of exemplary current and retired educators and administrators and former Award recipients, evaluates the extensive applications, and completes a full day of observation. A final recipient of the Award is then chosen based on instruction, content knowledge, student and staff interaction, and contribution to school and community.

When the 2019-2020 school year was disrupted by the Coronavirus outbreak, the committee was unable to complete the full-day observations and select a final recipient. Given the outstanding applications and recommendations each finalist had received, the committee and HPCF Board decided to honor all three finalists. They did so on September 30th at a socially distanced and masked presentation on the front steps of Highland Park High School. By honoring these exceptional educators, the Foundation hopes to demonstrate the strength and importance of excellent teaching in helping young people reach their potential.

Gather for Good

Опубликовано: August 10, 2021 в 5:56 pm

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Our Fingers are Crossed…
Please Keep Yours Crossed, too!

When restrictions on indoor gatherings lifted, we felt great about our decision to proceed with our annual Gather for Good event. The Delta variant has thrown us all a curveball, but we are optimistic that we will be able to move forward with our plans.

We hope you share our optimism and are planning to join us as we resume our tradition of gathering to benefit the Highland Park and Highwood community!

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