Skokie Community Foundation Grant Recipient Receives Congressional Funding

2024-03-02T15:55:22-06:00March 2nd, 2024|

In 2021, SCF awarded a $10,000 grant to Skokie-Morton Grove School District 69’s (D69) Community Schools Department to launch a pilot health care project to help ensure students come to school healthy and ready to learn. A total of 44 uninsured or underinsured youth gained access to cost-free dental, vision, and mental health vouchers, as well

Pride Connections Support Group Launches In Skokie

2024-02-25T21:51:46-06:00February 25th, 2024|

We have exciting news! Skokie Community Foundation's 2024 grant projects are under way! National Alliance on Mental Illness - Cook County North Suburban and Turning Point Behavioral Health Care Center are launching a new support group for adults in the LGBTQ+ community! This space is all about fostering connection, understanding, and support. This group begins

SCF Funded Project Featured in Streetsblog Chicago

2024-02-19T21:34:07-06:00February 19th, 2024|

Hot off the press! In 2022, Skokie Community Foundation granted funds to Out Our Front Door and Emily Oaks Nature Center to create the Youth Unbound Camp, a summer program for students with disabilities and students who would not otherwise receive such opportunities. The program won The Circle of Excellence Award from the Illinois Parks

North Shore Plant Club Continues SCF Fundraising Partnership

2024-02-15T12:57:06-06:00February 11th, 2024|

Get ready for garden season while helping to raise funds for Skokie Community Foundation! We’re pleased to announce that North Shore Plant Club is continuing their partnership with Skokie Community Foundation to help raise funds for Skokie's future. The North Shore Plant Club’s mission is to make gardening more accessible to the community. Joining

Downtown Skokie Cookie Walk

2024-02-04T20:37:32-06:00January 4th, 2024|

It's all about community...and cookies! Thank you to Village of Skokie for organizing the Downtown Skokie Cookie Walk in December 2023. Several businesses participated, such as Kneads and Wants Artisan Bakery, Skokie Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Who Modern, AW YEAH Comics-Skokie, Will's Place Skokie, The Village Inn Pizzeria Sports Bar and Grill, Toni G Salon and Spa, Alexander’s Breakfast & Lunch Skokie, Take

Celebrating 10 Years Of Grants For Skokie!

2024-02-04T20:41:54-06:00January 2nd, 2024|

We're celebrating a milestone in 2024! 10 years of grants for Skokie. In 2014, Skokie Community Fund announced its inaugural grant cycle, welcoming collaborative proposals from non-profit organizations and local agencies. Five projects were chosen, resulting in collaborations from 10 non-profits / community agencies and a total of $25,000 awarded. Since then, what was once

2023 Annual Holiday Appeal Raises Over $30,000

2024-02-04T21:05:43-06:00January 1st, 2024|

The numbers are in! 25 First-time Donors Over $30,000 Raised More supporters than ever pitching in to help Skokie's future grow Our 2023 Annual Holiday Appeal was truly a success and we have all of YOU to thank for it! Whether you donated for the first time or the tenth time, we appreciate each and

Village of Skokie Employee Charity Campaign 2023

2024-02-04T20:29:51-06:00December 15th, 2023|

Thank you to the Village of Skokie for hosting their Annual Employee Charity Campaign once again in 2023! Village of Skokie held the kick-off event for their Annual Employee Charity Campaign benefitting Skokie Community Foundation (SCF). The first kick-off event was held Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at Skokie Fire Station 17. SCF Chair Ann Tennes,

Celebrate Giving Tuesday with Sketchbook Skokie Taproom!

2023-11-21T22:23:31-06:00November 21st, 2023|

On Tuesday, November 28, Sketchbook patrons can drink for good. $1 of every pint or full pour will be donated to Skokie Community Foundation. Sketchbook will be open on Giving Tuesday, 2pm - 10pm. Sketchbook is located at 4901 Main Street, Skokie. Want to learn more about what’s going on in your community? Representatives from

Skokie Community Foundation Announces 2024 Grant Recipients

2023-11-19T23:46:47-06:00November 19th, 2023|

Skokie Community Foundation Announces 2024 Grants Skokie Community Foundation (SCF) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2024 grants. SCF is awarding $27,500, with an additional $17,000 coming from the Education Foundation Supporting the Students of Niles Township (EF). Special thanks to First Bank Chicago and Haben Funeral Home & Crematory, which each donated

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