As part of our Community Needs grant program, $523,880 was awarded to 38 local not-for-profits doing impactful work. Grants were distributed and grantees were celebrated at the June 12 Spring Grant Open House. 

After identifying our county's most critical animal welfare needs, we connected a generous estate gift to fund some solutions. Nearly $120,000 was awarded for the purchase of vehicles, animal transportation expenses, and a communal database connecting multiple agencies.

Congratulations to Kait Balsewicz and Mike Sitrick on their Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) certification. The CFRE signifies confident, ethical fundraising professionals. We applaud their commitment to making a difference in DuPage County.

We're pleased to welcome three new committee members: Kate Bousum, CFRE, Margie Lawless, CFP®, and John McKinnon. Thank you for your commitment to enhancing the quality of life in DuPage County!

In celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, the impactful legacy of one of our donor partners, Judge Kenneth Moy, was featured on ABC 7 Chicago.

We are thrilled to welcome Matti Oshin, marketing intern, and Matt Wilson, accounting associate, to our team!

Next Generation Initiative (NGI) put our green thumbs to the test while volunteering with The GardenWorks Project. We assembled and planted backyard garden boxes to help families grow their own fresh fruit and vegetables.

Each year, the West Suburban Philanthropic Network (WSPN) honors individuals, foundations, and corporations for their philanthropic support in our community. On May 21, several Foundation friends were recognized for their work. Congratulations to all honorees!

When Paul and Lisa Daley learned that $11,500 was all that was needed to complete the construction of a military service memorial in Carol Stream, they responded immediately by recommending a $15,000 grant from the Daley Family Fund, their donor-advised fund at the DuPage Foundation. The memorial was unveiled on Memorial Day.

Congratulations to the recipients of the Picture This Mini-Grants offered quarterly through the JCS Fund: Western DuPage Special Recreation Association and Wheaton Public Library. The next grant cycle will close on June 30, 2019.

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