The Evanston Community Foundationwas established in 1986 under the auspices of the Evanston United Way. As envisioned by its founders, the Foundation would be a new source of funding for the Evanston community, providing grants for emerging organizations, seed money for new projects, and support for creative ideas and initiatives for the good of the community.
"Thank you to Northwestern University and the Evanston Community Foundation, and to former Councilmember Cicely Fleming for advancing the plan...more
Behind Weaver is Larry Singer, board chair, Evanston Community Foundation. Credit: Wendi Kromash. Clarence Weaver, founder and owner of C&W...more
Nell Derick Debevoise, Founder and CEO of Inspiring Capita, shares what she thinks are the three main ingredients in finding your place in social enterprise.