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Des Plaines Community Foundation
The mission of the Foundation is to support the community programs of the Des Plaines Healthy Community Partnership by generating and distributing financial and community resources.
Web Address
www.desplainescommunityfoundation.org/
Social Media Links
Facebook - www.facebook.com/desplainescommunityfoundation/
Twitter - @plaines_des
Instagram - www.instagram.com/desplainescommunity/
Web Address
www.desplainescommunityfoundation.org/
Social Media Links
Facebook - www.facebook.com/desplainescommunityfoundation/
Twitter - @plaines_des
Instagram - www.instagram.com/desplainescommunity/
Recent News from Des Plaines Community Foundation
Neighbors Helping Neighbors: The DPCF and Local Businesses Serve 260 Thanksgiving Dinners
Foundation: Des Plaines Community Foundation
The Des Plaines Community Foundation, Sysco Chicago and Sunrise Grill all worked together to provide and deliver Thanksgiving Day...more
Foundation: Des Plaines Community Foundation
The Des Plaines Community Foundation, Sysco Chicago and Sunrise Grill all worked together to provide and deliver Thanksgiving Day...more
Des Plaines Community Foundation Donates $30,000 to Local Food Pantries and Charities ...
Foundation: Des Plaines Community Foundation
The Des Plaines Community Foundation recently donated $30000 to local food pantries and charities this September for the...more
Foundation: Des Plaines Community Foundation
The Des Plaines Community Foundation recently donated $30000 to local food pantries and charities this September for the...more
Des Plaines Community Foundation awards five scholarships
Foundation: Des Plaines Community Foundation
The Des Plaines Community Foundation awarded five $1,500 scholarships to 2021 Des Plaines college-bound students. This is the ninth year...more
Foundation: Des Plaines Community Foundation
The Des Plaines Community Foundation awarded five $1,500 scholarships to 2021 Des Plaines college-bound students. This is the ninth year...more
Former high school teacher building wheelchair ramps for people in need
Foundation: Des Plaines Community Foundation
She's the executive director of the Des Plaines Community Foundation where she runs a “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” program. The mission is...more
Foundation: Des Plaines Community Foundation
She's the executive director of the Des Plaines Community Foundation where she runs a “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” program. The mission is...more
DPCF and Zanies Comedy Club Raise Funds for Local Cause
Foundation: Des Plaines Community Foundation
All funds went to support the Des Plaines Community Foundation and its programs. Standup for Des Plaines V will be held at Zanies Comedy Club...more
Foundation: Des Plaines Community Foundation
All funds went to support the Des Plaines Community Foundation and its programs. Standup for Des Plaines V will be held at Zanies Comedy Club...more
The Des Plaines Community Foundation recently donated $15000 to area food pantries
Foundation: Des Plaines Community Foundation
The Des Plaines Community Foundation recently donated $15,000 to area food pantries. The donations were split between three local food...more
Foundation: Des Plaines Community Foundation
The Des Plaines Community Foundation recently donated $15,000 to area food pantries. The donations were split between three local food...more
Des Plaines Community Foundation Awarded Four $1500 Scholarships for College Bound Students
Foundation: Des Plaines Community Foundation
The Des Plaines Community Foundation awarded four $1,500 scholarships to 2019 Des Plaines college bound students. This is the seventh year...more
Foundation: Des Plaines Community Foundation
The Des Plaines Community Foundation awarded four $1,500 scholarships to 2019 Des Plaines college bound students. This is the seventh year...more
Des Plaines Community Foundation Supports Maine Township Pantry
Foundation: Des Plaines Community Foundation
The Des Plaines Community Foundation (DPCF) recently donated $5,000 to the Maine Township Emergency Food Pantry. This is the first of a total...more
Foundation: Des Plaines Community Foundation
The Des Plaines Community Foundation (DPCF) recently donated $5,000 to the Maine Township Emergency Food Pantry. This is the first of a total...more
Des Plaines Community Foundation Offers Four $1500 Scholarships For College Students
Foundation: Des Plaines Community Foundation
Des Plaines Community Foundation (DPCF) is offering four $1,500 scholarships to 2019 local college students. This is the seventh year the...more
Foundation: Des Plaines Community Foundation
Des Plaines Community Foundation (DPCF) is offering four $1,500 scholarships to 2019 local college students. This is the seventh year the...more
Des Plaines volunteers bring Thanksgiving to needy, elderly
Foundation: Des Plaines Community Foundation
The Des Plaines Community Foundation, Sunrise Grill and Sysco Chicago worked together to provide and deliver Thanksgiving Day dinners last...more
Foundation: Des Plaines Community Foundation
The Des Plaines Community Foundation, Sunrise Grill and Sysco Chicago worked together to provide and deliver Thanksgiving Day dinners last...more
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