New Workforce Training Initiative
SkokieNews - The Workforce Training Initiative, which is funded by one of SCF’s 2021 grants, is spotlighted in the January 5th edition of SkokieNews. The program will offer workforce employment training for Skokie residents who are unemployed or underemployed
Skokie Community Foundation uses grants to fund programs designed to address COVID-19 pandemic
Pioneer Press - "The foundation awarded $28,000 in grants to proposals specifically designed to address the COVID-19 pandemic and the ways in which it affects Skokie residents, according to a news release announcing the awards." Read More
Skokie Community Foundation Announces 2021 Grant Recipients
Skokie Patch - "This year SCF is awarding a total of $28,000 in grants. The Foundation sought proposals specifically designed to address the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on Village residents. All of the grants support residents negatively impacted
Free Public Healthcare Symposium
Skokie Patch - "You are invited to join other members of the community on Thursday, November 12, from 6-7:30pm, to hear about current COVID-19 trends, with opportunities to learn and share practical strategies to combat related stress." Read
Coping with COVID-19: Community Symposium
NewSkokie Newsletter - page 10 - The Skokie Community Foundation announces their public healthcare symposium "Coping with COVID-19" - a virtual event, free to the public, which will be held Nov 12th at 6 pm. The program will offer information
SCF Invites Proposals to Address Community Needs Related to COVID-19
Philanthropy News Digest - This year the Skokie Community Foundation is seeking to fund proposals that address needs that have arisen in Skokie due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. We invite proposals in which two or more
Skokie Spirit Shines Through Fundraising Campaign Ends July 31
SkokieNews - The Skokie Spirit Shines Through fundraising campaign hosted by the Skokie Community Foundation (SCF) ends July 31. SCF raised over $55,000 to help nearly 100 Skokie households impacted financially by the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you to all
Skokie Spirit Fundraising Campaign Exceeds $50,000!
SkokieNews - The Skokie Spirit Shines Through campaign surpasses its goal of raising $50,000 for residents impacted by COVID-19. With these generous donations the Village's Health and Human Services department has helped nearly one hundred Skokie families in need.
Message to the Community from Mayor George Van Dusen
NewSkokie Newsletter - pages 1 and 2 - Mayor George Van Dusen discusses the success of the Skokie Spirit Shines Through campaign and commends the Skokie Community Foundation on its ongoing fundraising efforts. Read More