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Endeavor Health awards $8.1M to help partners meet increasing need

By Keith Hartenberger, Endeavor Health
Jan 19, 2026 10:15 am - Endeavor Health in Evanston recently announced $8.1 million in Community Investment Fund (CIF) awards, including nine Capacity Builder awards to local organizations and partnerships in the Chicago area.
Chicago-based nonprofit Open TV gets $2M in funding to expand independent storytelling

Submitted by Jessica McEver
Jan 09, 2026 6:12 pm - Open Television secured over $2 million in funding from cultural funders, including a five-year grant from the Ford Foundation. The investment will allow OTV to expand programs for emerging filmmakers, launch an archive project to preserve its catalog, and scale distribution through the OTV App.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago foundation donates $35,000 to charities for kids, housing, and equity

Submitted by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Jan 09, 2026 4:18 pm - The Kindness Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago, made year-end grants totaling $35,000 to support children with cancer, provide affordable housing, and increase homeownership for communities of color.
Neighbors in Need: Glen Ellyn nonprofit provides families a bridge to a better place

By Dave Oberhelman
Dec 21, 2025 8:45 pm - Bridge Communities in Glen Ellyn is one of five charitable organizations set to receive grants from the Daily Herald/Robert R. McCormick Foundation’s Neighbors in Need fundraising campaign.
Amazon donates $100,000 to area food banks on Cyber Monday

Submitted by Northern Illinois Food Bank
Dec 19, 2025 1:41 pm - Amazon donated $100,000 to area food banks, including the Northern Illinois Food Bank, on Cyber Monday. The donation aims to provide meals to families struggling financially during the holiday season
Groundbreaking ceremony marks start of new permanent supportive housing in Aurora

By Douglas Milewski, AID
Nov 17, 2025 4:29 pm - The Association for Individual Development, Hesed House, and The Neighbor Project hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for a new Permanent Supportive Housing development in Aurora.
Elmhurst Y marks 65th anniversary with legacy celebration and open skate

By Jack A. Segal, YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago
Nov 17, 2025 12:04 pm - The Elmhurst YMCA will celebrate its 65th anniversary with two events: a Legacy Celebration on Nov. 21 and a free Community Open Skate on Nov. 28.
Community joins Marklund residents for ‘Cookies & Kindness’ event

By Dawn Lassiter-Brueske, Marklund
Nov 12, 2025 10:14 pm - Marklund hosted a new "Cookies & Kindness" event where community members decorated cookies and cards for residents.
LSSI’s True Friend benefit celebrates service and raises $300K for kids’ programs

By Chris James, Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Nov 12, 2025 5:58 pm - LSSI celebrated its 44th annual True Friend Celebration, raising over $300,000 for children's programs including foster care, counseling, and support services. John and Liz Rudy of Downers Grove received the True Friend award for their decades of service, leadership, and support to LSSI and the community.
Fox River Valley Initiative to host affordable housing meeting Nov. 8

Submitted by Christine Regan
Nov 03, 2025 1:52 pm - On Saturday, Nov. 8, the Fox River Valley Initiative will meet to address lack of affordable housing in Kane and DuPage counties. It will include a tour of an integrated permanent supportive housing development on Elgin’s west side.

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