Grant Helps Impoverished Seniors & Children in DuPage
The Humanitarian Service Project (HSP) has been selected to receive a $1,250 grant from the Dawn Carol Foundation of The DuPage Community Foundation. The grant comes as a result of HSP's active role in the community, in which they work to provide impoverished seniors and children with food, and gifts for birthdays and Christmas. This marks the fourth time since 2009 that HSP will receive funds from the foundation.
The Dawn Carol Foundation of The DuPage Community Foundation is one of many endowments that focus on raising the quality of life in DuPage County. Aiming to “foster philanthropy, connect donors to area needs and build community partnerships”, The DuPage Community Foundation provides grants to tax-exempt not-for-profit organizations within DuPage county. Last year, the foundation invested $1.8 million in non-profits that are engaged in and promoting Arts & Culture, Education, Environment, Health, and Human Services. The foundation, which is located at the Wheaton Professional Center just south of downtown Wheaton, is currently led by president Dave McGowan.
The $1,250 grant will go towards supporting the programs run by HSP that help alleviate the pain and suffering poverty brings to the children and elderly living in DuPage and Kane Counties.
Contact the Humanitarian Service Project:
hsp@humanitarianservice.org.
HSP's website: www.humanitarianservice.org and the HSP's blog: humanitarianserviceproject.blogspot.com.
HSP 465 Randy Road, Carol Stream, IL 60188.
About The Humanitarian Service Project
HSP's mission is to alleviate the pain and suffering that poverty creates in seniors and children living in DuPage and Kane Counties, Illinois. Last year during the Christmas Offering, 1,600 children received gifts and 150 impoverished families received three weeks of groceries, frozen meats, bread and fresh produce. With the Senior Citizen Project, HSP provides a monthly food delivery and secret pal gifts to 123 low-income seniors. The Children's Birthday Project reaches the youngest underprivileged, making birthdays and Christmas truly memorable occasions for 900 children. Feed the Kids provides low-income families with groceries and fresh produce. HSP conducts an annual school supplies drive, which sends supplies to the DuPage Back to School Fair in addition to furnishing schools and individual children with necessary supplies.