Foundation invests in coalition

The Lake County Community Foundation, an affiliate of The Chicago Community Trust, announced $213,600 in grants to local nonprofit organizations that serve the urgent needs of the most vulnerable individuals and families in the county.

The Leadership Task Force was the recipient of the single greatest investment by the Foundation since it began making grants to Lake County nonprofits in 2004.

Organizations participating in the Leadership Task Force include:Arden Shore Child and Family Services, A Safe Place, CareerPlace, Boys and Girls Club of Lake County, Catholic Charities, CREW, HACES, HealthReach Incorporated, I-Plus, Lake County Health Department, Lake County, Planning and Development, LOVE Inc., Mano a Mano, Most Blessed Trinity, NICASA, PADS Crisis Services, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Waukegan Public Library, Youth Conservation Corps, and YouthBuild Lake County.

Devedjian earns designation

Renee Devedjian, sales associate with the CENTURY 21 Kreuser & Seiler Libertyville office, has recently added Short Sales and Foreclosures Resource (SFR) to her professional offerings.

Devedjian successfully completed the SFR Designation, a critical asset in today's marketplace because aiding sellers to maneuver short sales and buyers to purchase foreclosed properties is frequently part of business. .

Leu follows her passion

Emily Leu, a Libertyville native, is now appearing on WE tv's newest bridal program, Amsale Girls!

The show follows couture bridal designer Amsale Aberra. Saint Michael's located in Burlington, Vermont, one of American's top 10 college towns, was founded on the belief that serving others is part of its Catholic tradition and through the award seeks to honor those who demonstrate the true spirit of volunteerism.

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