Skokie Humanitarians of the Year
NewSkokie Newsletter – page 8 - Founders of the Skokie Community Foundation were named Skokie 2018 Humanitarians of the Year in April for their commitment to supporting the community. Read More
Mudlark Theater presents ‘Mudpie 2018’
Evanston Now - Mudlark Theater presents ‘Mudpie,’ partially funded by a 2018 Skokie Community Foundation grant to provide under-served students in Skokie with literacy and theater programs in their schools and the opportunity to see performances by their peers.
New Teen Programming Launched with Skokie Community Foundation grant
Turning Point - Funded by the Skokie Community Foundation, Turning Point Behavioral Health Care Center and the Skokie Public Library launched Let’s Talk About It an interactive forum for teens to talk about mental health. Once a month for nine months Skokie teens grades 6-12 can visit the Skokie Public Library where a Turning
WBEZ/NPR features efforts to combat abuse of adults with intellectual disabilities
Metropolitan Family Services - Metropolitan Family Services, working with the Skokie Coalition to End Abuse and Neglect of Adults with Disabilities, announces a training initiative funded by the Skokie Community Foundation to educate staff and participants at community agencies in order to increase reporting and prevent abuse. Read More