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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/
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Facebook - www.facebook.com/desplainescommunityfoundation/
Twitter - @plaines_des
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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
D62 Foundation Thanks Community for Support
Foundation: Des Plaines Community Foundation
... Presstech, Brad Stephens, Mayor of Rosemont, R. C. Wahl Jewelers of Des Plaines, the Des Plaines Community Foundation, Oehrlein & Oehrlein,...more
Foundation: Des Plaines Community Foundation
... Presstech, Brad Stephens, Mayor of Rosemont, R. C. Wahl Jewelers of Des Plaines, the Des Plaines Community Foundation, Oehrlein & Oehrlein,...more
Community Foundation Awards 3 Scholarships
Foundation: Des Plaines Community Foundation
Des Plaines Community Foundation scholarship winners (from l. to r.) Sandra Reyes, Rahul Bharat Shah and Christina Panganiban. Posted: Friday,...more
Foundation: Des Plaines Community Foundation
Des Plaines Community Foundation scholarship winners (from l. to r.) Sandra Reyes, Rahul Bharat Shah and Christina Panganiban. Posted: Friday,...more
Foundation Serves Up Bright Thanksgiving
Foundation: Des Plaines Community Foundation
Through the cooperation of the Des Plaines Community Foundation and three local businesses, 80 families, seniors and people with disabilities will enjoy a prepared Thanksgiving dinner next week....more
Foundation: Des Plaines Community Foundation
Through the cooperation of the Des Plaines Community Foundation and three local businesses, 80 families, seniors and people with disabilities will enjoy a prepared Thanksgiving dinner next week....more
Des Plaines Community Foundation Fundraiser Sept. 7 At Casino
Foundation: Des Plaines Community Foundation
“It's our one and only fundraiser,” said Rosemary Argus, director of the Des Plaines Community Foundation. “We use the profits to fund our programs.” The event, held from 4 to 8 p.m.,...more
Foundation: Des Plaines Community Foundation
“It's our one and only fundraiser,” said Rosemary Argus, director of the Des Plaines Community Foundation. “We use the profits to fund our programs.” The event, held from 4 to 8 p.m.,...more
Des Plaines Community Foundation: The Foundation Thanks Maine ...
Foundation: Des Plaines Community Foundation
The Des Plaines Community Foundation held a “Thank You” pizza appreciation party for the Maine West Building Trade students Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at...more
Foundation: Des Plaines Community Foundation
The Des Plaines Community Foundation held a “Thank You” pizza appreciation party for the Maine West Building Trade students Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at...more
Des Plaines Community Foundation Sustains Projects for the Disabled
Foundation: Des Plaines Community Foundation
Twenty seven Home Maintenance Class students at Maine West High School have been awarded a gift card amounting to $10 each by the Des Plaines Community Foundation. The students utilized their...more
Foundation: Des Plaines Community Foundation
Twenty seven Home Maintenance Class students at Maine West High School have been awarded a gift card amounting to $10 each by the Des Plaines Community Foundation. The students utilized their...more
The Des Plaines Community Foundation Awards 27 Students
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The Des Plaines Community Foundation threw a Pizza Party for Maine West Building Trade Students last May 23 at the Homestead House in Des Plaines. This was to honor the students for making efforts in...more
Foundation: Des Plaines Community Foundation
The Des Plaines Community Foundation threw a Pizza Party for Maine West Building Trade Students last May 23 at the Homestead House in Des Plaines. This was to honor the students for making efforts in...more
Scholarships from Des Plaines Community Foundation
Foundation: Des Plaines Community Foundation
The Des Plaines Community Foundation will be giving three $1,500 scholarships to Des Plaines-based Oakton Community College Educational Foundation and another $1,500 to Harper College in...more
Foundation: Des Plaines Community Foundation
The Des Plaines Community Foundation will be giving three $1,500 scholarships to Des Plaines-based Oakton Community College Educational Foundation and another $1,500 to Harper College in...more
$5,000 Check for Elk Grove Township Food Pantry
Foundation: Des Plaines Community Foundation
Des Plaines Community Foundation has presented a $5,000 check to Elk Grove Township Officials for food supplies for the Elk Grove Township Food Pantry. Des Plaines Community Foundation also...more
Foundation: Des Plaines Community Foundation
Des Plaines Community Foundation has presented a $5,000 check to Elk Grove Township Officials for food supplies for the Elk Grove Township Food Pantry. Des Plaines Community Foundation also...more
$5,000 Donation to Elk Grove Food Pantry
Foundation: Des Plaines Community Foundation
The Des Plaines Community Foundation, recently presented a $5,000 check to Elk Grove Township Officials for food supplies for the Elk Grove Township Food Pantry. The Food Pantry services Des Plaines...more
Foundation: Des Plaines Community Foundation
The Des Plaines Community Foundation, recently presented a $5,000 check to Elk Grove Township Officials for food supplies for the Elk Grove Township Food Pantry. The Food Pantry services Des Plaines...more
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3 Social Enterprises Earn Honors at Social Enterprise Award
Three social enterprises were recognized at the 2013 President’s Challenge Social Enterprise Award for their major contributions to society. SATA CommHealth and Bliss Restaurant landed Social Enterprise of the Year titles, while Bettr Barista Coffee Academy bagged the award for Social Enterprise Start-up of the Year.