Season of Giving

2025 Impact Stories

by Season of Giving November 4, 2025November 4, 2025

Community Foundation Offers Professional Development to Local Nonprofit Leaders

Community Foundation Offers Professional Development to Local Nonprofit Leaders

by Sponsored Content November 5, 2025November 5, 2025

Local Philanthropy Boosts Impact Through New State Tax Credit

Local Philanthropy Boosts Impact Through New State Tax Credit

by Sponsored Content November 5, 2025November 5, 2025

OPRF Museum tells your community’s stories- large or small

OPRF Museum tells your community’s stories- large or small

by Sponsored Content November 5, 2025November 5, 2025

“Cookies and Cocoa” Festive Activities for Children at the Nineteenth Century Charitable Association

“Cookies and Cocoa” Festive Activities for Children at the Nineteenth Century Charitable Association

by Sponsored Content November 5, 2025November 5, 2025

Because the West Cook YMCA is more than a gym

Because the West Cook YMCA is more than a gym

by Sponsored Content November 4, 2025November 4, 2025

Byline Bank Fosters Growth and Unity in Oak Park Community

Byline Bank Fosters Growth and Unity in Oak Park Community

by Sponsored Content October 31, 2025November 4, 2025

Dignity is not off the table.

Dignity is not off the table.

by Sponsored Content October 31, 2025November 4, 2025

Inclusion Isn’t a Place, It’s a Culture

Inclusion Isn’t a Place, It’s a Culture

by Sponsored Content October 31, 2025November 4, 2025

Moving towards safety, empowerment, and future

Moving towards safety, empowerment, and future

by Sponsored Content October 31, 2025November 4, 2025

Planting Seeds of Curiosity in Young Volunteers

Planting Seeds of Curiosity in Young Volunteers

by Sponsored Content October 31, 2025November 4, 2025

St. Angela School – we are all family

St. Angela School – we are all family

by Sponsored Content October 31, 2025November 4, 2025

The Gift of Community Journalism

The Gift of Community Journalism

by Sponsored Content October 31, 2025November 4, 2025

Rotary: An International Organization’s Local Impact

Rotary: An International Organization’s Local Impact

by Sponsored Content October 31, 2025November 4, 2025

A Kinship Care Success Story

A Kinship Care Success Story

by Sponsored Content October 31, 2025November 4, 2025

Building Futures together

Building Futures together

by Sponsored Content October 31, 2025November 4, 2025

Generations of Generosity

Generations of Generosity

by Sponsored Content October 31, 2025November 4, 2025

The Three Pillars: Where Philanthropy Becomes Who Our Youth Are

The Three Pillars: Where Philanthropy Becomes Who Our Youth Are

by Sponsored Content October 31, 2025November 4, 2025

Help set the table for change.

Help set the table for change.

by Sponsored Content October 31, 2025November 4, 2025

The World Can’t Wait. Let’s go Farther, Faster – Together.

The World Can’t Wait. Let’s go Farther, Faster – Together.

by Sponsored Content October 31, 2025November 4, 2025

Professional Mentors Change Lives

Professional Mentors Change Lives

by Sponsored Content October 31, 2025November 4, 2025

How OPRF IWS Extends Care Beyond the Clinic Walls

How OPRF IWS Extends Care Beyond the Clinic Walls

by Sponsored Content October 31, 2025November 4, 2025

Beyond Hunger: Nourishing Neighbors This Holiday Season

Beyond Hunger: Nourishing Neighbors This Holiday Season

by Sponsored Content October 31, 2025November 4, 2025

Your Generosity Fuels Possibility

Your Generosity Fuels Possibility

by Sponsored Content October 31, 2025November 5, 2025

From Youth to Leader: Alyssa’s Austin Story

From Youth to Leader: Alyssa’s Austin Story

by Sponsored Content October 31, 2025November 4, 2025

Introducing the Greater West Side Community Land Trust

by Sponsored Content October 31, 2025November 4, 2025

Grant Holiday Wishes for BUILD’s West Side Kids

Grant Holiday Wishes for BUILD’s West Side Kids

by Sponsored Content October 31, 2025November 7, 2025

Finding Home Again: Stan’s Journey with Housing Forward

Finding Home Again: Stan’s Journey with Housing Forward

by Sponsored Content October 31, 2025November 4, 2025

L’Arche Chicago – A Unique Community Filled With Genuine Compassion

L’Arche Chicago – A Unique Community Filled With Genuine Compassion

by Sponsored Content October 31, 2025November 4, 2025

Inspiring the Next Generation Through Books and Belief

Inspiring the Next Generation Through Books and Belief

by Sponsored Content October 31, 2025November 4, 2025

The Neighborhood Bridge Provides Mother With Support and Advocacy

The Neighborhood Bridge Provides Mother With Support and Advocacy

by Sponsored Content October 31, 2025November 4, 2025

“It Changed My Life”: How a Young Mom Found Support, Stability and Self-Confidence at New Moms

“It Changed My Life”: How a Young Mom Found Support, Stability and Self-Confidence at New Moms

by Sponsored Content October 31, 2025November 4, 2025

PING: So All Can Participate in Music

PING: So All Can Participate in Music

by Sponsored Content October 31, 2025November 4, 2025

Wonder Works Children’s Museum Expands Museum Programming

Wonder Works Children’s Museum Expands Museum Programming

by Sponsored Content October 31, 2025November 4, 2025

Finding Belonging and Wellness at the West Cook YMCA

Finding Belonging and Wellness at the West Cook YMCA

by Sponsored Content October 31, 2025November 4, 2025

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