Third Round of Emergency Grant Funding.
A little less than three months ago, COVID-19 hit our community. Its impacts have been intense and relentless, as has our resolve to address them.
The HPCF COVID-19 Emergency Response Appeal was launched on March 17. Since then, through the generous support of more than 250 donors and a grant from the Lake County Community Foundation, we have awarded 40 grants, totaling $119,730, to provide critically needed assistance to our friends and neighbors.
Included in this is a third round of emergency grants, totaling $34,380, which the HPCF Board awarded this week to 14 organizations that serve Highland Park and Highwood children, families, and seniors.
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Become a Corporate Champion Today!
A little less than three months ago, COVID-19 hit our community. The Highland Park Community Foundation has launched a Corporate Champion Program to provide the opportunity for businesses to become our philanthropic partners at a time when Highland Park and Highwood residents need support like never before.
Mesirow Financial has signed on as HPCF’s first Corporate Champion. Mesirow, an independent, employee-owned financial services company, has generously made a 5-year commitment at the Platinum level to support the Foundation’s mission to address unmet needs of our community.
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Though we can’t Gather for Good in person this year, there are still needs to address and people to recognize and thank
Carol Louise Anspach Kohn – “Cookie” Kohn
2020 Jack Blane Community Service Award Recipient
The Jack Blane Community Service Award, launched in 2014, honors Jack Blane, a founder and long-time Board member of the HPCF, and his exemplary work in the community.
We proudly recognize Cookie Anspach Kohn as the recipient of this year’s award!
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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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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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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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Gather For Good Honors Patty Pell
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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.
