HP Community Foundation E-News HPCF COVID-19 Emergency Response Appeal

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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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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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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We are pleased to announce that the HPCF Board has approved a second round of emergency grants, totaling $60,350, to address urgent needs arising from the Coronavirus outbreak.

The money has been awarded to 17 organizations that serve Highland Park and Highwood children, families, and seniors. The funds will be used immediately to help vulnerable members of our community with

• food and essential basic needs for babies, children and adults
• household items as well as rental and utility assistance for families and individuals, including victims of domestic violence
• webcams, mobile devices, software upgrades, and funding to support mental health tele-services for youth and adults and virtual programming for individuals with special needs
• PPE supplies
• affordable legal services in the areas of housing, domestic violence, and immigration

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October 2019 Newsletter

HP Fire Department’s Pancake Breakfast Raises Funds for the HPCF!

The Highland Park Fire Department opened its doors to the entire community on October 6th for its 5th annual Pancake Breakfast and Open House. It was a great success, with over 750 children and adults in attendance!

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For more information contact our Executive Director, Terri Olian, at terri@hpcfil.org.

Thank you for making 2019 Gather for Good a tremendous success!

To all who came to our event, bought raffle tickets, made a donation, or were an event sponsor.

THANK YOU!!

Your support makes a difference.
It not only improves the lives of individuals in our community, but it also strengthens our community as a whole.

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For more information contact our Executive Director, Terri Olian, at terri@hpcfil.org.

Please Join Us! Gather for Good Friday, September 20, 2019

New This Year!!!
Amazing raffle prizes – all valued at $1,000 or more
New restaurants (with some of our old favs)
Full pours of wine and beer
Additional sponsors (even since last week – see below 😊)

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For more information contact our Executive Director, Terri Olian, at terri@hpcfil.org.

You Won’t Want to Miss Gather for Good Friday, September 20, 2019

Last year’s event was a great success and enabled us to fund more programs and services than ever before to address unmet needs in the community.

We look forward to Gathering for Good with you on September 20th so we can help our friends and neighbors even more this year!

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For more information contact our Executive Director, Terri Olian, at terri@hpcfil.org.

Gather For Good Honors Patty Pell

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For more information contact our Executive Director, Terri Olian, at terri@hpcfil.org.

August 2019 Newsletter

An Exciting Addition to the HPCF:
Our New Associate Leadership Council!

The Highland Park Community Foundation is proud to announce the formation of a new board, the Associate Leadership Council (ALC). This young board is composed of 8 members of our community who are bringing energy, fresh perspectives, enthusiasm, and passion that will deepen the Foundation’s reach and enrich the community as a whole.

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For more information contact our Executive Director, Terri Olian, at terri@hpcfil.org.