Contact: Sylvia M. Zaldivar-Sykes 847- 377-0520 ext. 24 [email protected] ARTICLE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Lake County at the Center of National Suburban Poverty Trend Waukegan, IL—November 13, 2013 – In an eye opening presentation to Lake County community leaders gathered on the campus of Lake Forest College, poverty expert Dr. Scott Allard, a Brookings Institution senior fellow and Associate Professor at …
Two New Board of Directors
The Lake County Community Foundation Names John Geiringer and Bert Carstens to Board of Directors Waukegan, IL—November 4, 2013- The Lake County Community Foundation announced the addition of John Geiringer and Bert Carstens to its board of directors. The Foundation’s board is comprised of 13 directors representing the diversity and geographic scope of the county. “John Geiringer and Bert Carstens …
GOLF AND GIVING
GOLF AND GIVING IN LAKE COUNTY: As the Western Golf Association’s official community partner during the BMW Championship, The Lake County Community Foundation highlights efforts to help the county’s most vulnerable residents Waukegan, IL—September 13, 2013 – On the third day of the BMW Championship, the Lake County Community Foundation, an affiliate of The Chicago Community Trust, connected the professional …
New Chief Executive Officer
The Lake County Community Foundation Honors 2013 Grant Recipients, Introduces The Alliance for Human Services’ new Chief Executive Officer Waukegan, IL—June 27, 2013 -‐ The Lake County Community Foundation, an affiliate of The Chicago Community Trust, announced $199,900 in grants to local nonprofit organizations serving the urgent needs of the most vulnerable individuals and families in the county. The following …
New Board of Directors
The Lake County Community Foundation Names the Honorable Susan Garrett and Other Leaders to Board of Directors Waukegan, IL—March 29, 2013- The Lake County Community Foundation announced the addition of Marvin Bembry, C. Lawrence Connolly and the Honorable Susan Garrett to its board of directors. The Foundation’s board is comprised of 16 directors representing the diversity and geographic scope of …
Community Foundation Announces 2013 Grant Cycle
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Susan MacLean 847.377.0520 ext. 23 [email protected] Community Foundation Announces 2013 Grant Cycle January 15, 2013, Lake County, Illinois —The Lake County Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications for 2013. The Foundation follows an annual process whereby eligible nonprofits may apply for funding. The project screening form submission deadline is February 21, 2013 at 11:59 p.m. …
Turning a Corner
“Where there’s a will, there’s a way” – This old adage is ringing true throughout the classrooms of North Chicago School District 187. Despite years of poor performance, community concerns and funding issues among one of the largest low-income populations in the state, school district administration officials are finally starting to see green shoots from the seeds of change they’ve …