SCF Funded Project Featured in Streetsblog Chicago
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
North Shore Plant Club Continues SCF Fundraising Partnership
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
Downtown Skokie Cookie Walk
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
Celebrating 10 Years Of Grants For Skokie!
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
2023 Annual Holiday Appeal Raises Over $30,000
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!
Village of Skokie Employee Charity Campaign 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
Celebrate Giving Tuesday with Sketchbook Skokie Taproom!
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
Skokie Community Foundation Announces 2024 Grant Recipients
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).
Skokie Community Foundation Elects Ann Tennes as New Board of Directors Chair
Skokie Community Foundation announces the appointment of its new Board of Directors officers for 2023-24. Elections were held at the June 12 board meeting. Ann Tennes (pictured alongside Co-Founder and Treasurer Gene Griffin and Executive Director Jim Szczepaniak) was elected