Partially funded by the Phil and Judy Barnett Family Fund and Robinwood Legacy Fund
To support the free after-school Drop-in program that promotes good mental health and provides space for teens to come together, learn, create, and be empowered in a safe, supervised environment.

To purchase Smartboards that provide multisensory learning to help students, particularly those with ADHD or autism, interact with content through touch, sight, and sound.

Funded by the Phil and Judy Barnett Family Fund and LAMP Fund
To enhance the Friendship Program and Leadership Development in DuPage County by delivering on-site training and activities to local chapters.

To translate sex education programs into Spanish to benefit youth and their parents' health literacy.

Funded by the Phil and Judy Barnett Family Fund and Donor-Advised Fund for Needy Children
To support the Early Intervention program (ages birth-3 years) that helps children with hearing loss gain listening and speaking skills they have missed in early childhood.

Partially funded by the Pane e Pesci Fund and JCS Arts, Health and Education Fund
To enhance and scale individualized tutoring/mentoring for Latinx students navigating the transition from high school to higher education.

To support the Learning Labs, Wonder Clubs, and Museum Pop Up programs that empower children to learn through hands-on exploration in arts and STEM.

Funded by the Donor-Advised Fund for Needy Children
To support Grow Your Own Food: A Container to Table Activity to educate students that food does not come from the grocery store but is grown on farms and in their own backyards.

Partially funded by the Pane e Pesci Fund
To train low-income older adults to use computers, tablets, wearable technology, and cell phones to enhance social connectedness and improve access to services where digital tech skills are needed.

Partially funded by the JCS Arts, Health and Education Fund
To expand programming to increase literacy in refugee children and adults, prepare refugee youth for college, and serve 40% more families in DuPage through services that lead to self-sufficiency.

To support the education, empowerment, and healthy development of under-resourced K-8 DuPage students by increasing enrollment and making improvements to strengthen programs.

Funded by the LeFort-Martin Family Donor-Advised Fund
To support the community robotics team allowing all members to participate in a regional competition that provides an outlet to apply their technological education and developing leadership skills.

Partially funded by the JCS Arts, Health and Education Fund
To support the DuPage Work-Based Learning Collaborative to bridge the gap between education and workforce systems by providing access to high quality work-based learning for the high school youth.

Partially funded by the Effort Counts Twice Fund and a pass-through gift from the Andrew C. Langert Family Foundation
To support the College Access & Success Program to help low-income and first-generation students navigate the college admissions process.

To fund two high school assemblies featuring nationally acclaimed speaker, author, and disability advocate Chris Norton, that will support and motivate student mental health and leadership.

Partially funded by the Phil and Judy Barnett Family Fund and a pass-through gift from the Andrew C. Langert Family Foundation
To provide financial education via workshops and individual coaching to empower low-to-moderate income individuals and families to achieve self-sufficiency and financial stability.

Funded by the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Fund
To support a community education program that will give DuPage residents knowledge of their fair housing rights and tools to self-advocate, with a focus on emerging issues intersecting with race.

Funded by a pass-through gift from Betty Smykal
To support programs that educate high school and college students in the development of entrepreneurship and business skills.

To prevent youth mental health challenges and employability skills gap issues by improving students’ soft/character skills needed for life and future jobs.

Partially funded by a pass-through gift from Molex
To build the capacity of families and communities to respond to youth mental health issues.

Partially funded by the Phil and Judy Barnett Family Fund
To support the Spark Youth Development Initiative that gives high-need families unique opportunities for academic support, career exploration, and personal learning through access to after-school care

To provide more than 125 children ages 4 to 13 with equitable programming opportunities focused on STEM, leadership development and health education throughout the summer.

Funded by the JCS Arts, Health and Education Fund
To support community education and support programs to further autism awareness and support those living with autism.

Funded by a pass-through gift from The McWethy Foundation
To support clinics to instruct veterans, first responders, and children with special needs how to use adaptive golf equipment to support them physically, cognitively, and psychologically.

To support the Sparrow Hedge Restoration Plan to create a suitable nesting habitat for declining shrubland bird species by creating and managing an area dominated by native shrubs.

To support the design and installation of a permaculture garden that will teach students about native, indigenous farming practices and tie into existing agricultural programming, at Naper Settlement.

Funded by the JCS Arts, Health and Education Fund and a pass-through gift from the Andrew C. Langert Family Foundation
To support the Youth Volunteer Program at The Morton Arboretum, a STEM education pathways program annually serving 125 middle and high school aged youth.

Partially funded by the Robinwood Legacy Fund
To blend environmental education with STEM learning, providing students with opportunities to engage with nature, and gain important skills.

To provide training classes to keep dogs in homes and out of the shelter system through positive reinforcement training and a healthy human-animal bond.

Funded by the Martha J. Johnson Fund
To support the Medical Miracles program to provide medical care to rescued dogs and cats, ensuring they recover and find their forever homes.

Partially funded by the Robinwood Legacy Fund
To provide access to quality veterinary care to homeless cats and dogs to ensure they live the longest healthiest lives possible.

To launch the revamped mission and vision for providing world-class choral education.

To support BrightSide Theatre’s operations during the 2024-25 season.

Funded by Illinois Arts Council through the Regional Arts Partnership
To encourage the appreciation of Bengali cinema as a medium of education and art, emphasize cultural integration through films, and ensure the next generation has access to the riches of global cinema

To support three featured artists of the 24/25 McAninch Arts Center season.

Funded by the JCS Arts, Health and Education Fund and Illinois Arts Council through the Regional Arts Partnership
To support arts-integrated after-school programs designed to increase access to arts education, academic achievement, and social/emotional growth for low-income students in West Chicago.

Funded by Illinois Arts Council through the Regional Arts Partnership
To support the 2025 performing arts season that provides low-cost opportunities to expand opportunities for amateur actors to perform and for community members to attend.

Funded by the History DuPage Fund
To support three temporary exhibits and their accompanying programing focusing on the Cold War, coverlets, and rediscovering museum origins in “Cabinet of Curiosities."

To support "Young at Heart,” the first-ever collaboration between the DSO and Young Naperville Singers, engaging diverse groups of local musicians and showcasing DuPage County’s youth.

To support the "Intimate Evening With..." series that feature nationally known artists in music, dance, comedy, etc. who perform and share their accomplishments and unique career experiences.

To provide high-quality choral performances in a convenient location at a reasonable price.

Funded by Illinois Arts Council through the Regional Arts Partnership
To unite the community by providing a large celebratory event featuring art, music, and activities in support of the LGBTQ+ population.

Funded by the Martha J. Johnson Fund
To support certified music therapy services to address the physical, emotional, behavioral, and social needs of older adults living with cognitive and physical limitations.

To restore mainstage theater seats to extend their life and provide a safer and more comfortable theater-going experience for patrons.

To support the purchase of music and small equipment, hired musicians, sound reinforcement personnel, and equipment.

Funded by Illinois Arts Council through the Regional Arts Partnership
To bring the beauty and joy of choral-music performance to the senior population of DuPage County.

To help fund two concerts that will raise funds for other charitable organizations, support professional musicians, and support college conducting interns.

To support accessibility to the arts with free and low-cost tickets and adaptive programming for people with disabilities.

To support “Arts for All,” a project that provides access to dance performances and educational programming for local school children, seniors, low-income families, and individuals with disabilities.

To provide live orchestral performances to under-served groups who are unable to attend a traditional concert due to physical or financial abilities.

To support orchestral and operatic productions which foster the development of amateur musicians and contribute to the appreciation of music by people of all ages.

Partially funded by Illinois Arts Council through the Regional Arts Partnership
To support the 2025 Spring Concert, We Are One, which will showcase singers and include the premiere of a brand-new work written for Spirito Singers.

To expand entertainment to underserved senior centers and retirement communities.

To support utility and building maintenance costs including a sewer line repair.

To purchase office furnishings for the new Cultural Arts and Theatre office.

To support three specific community initiatives that will help Glen Ellyn events be greener by providing access to more sustainable alternatives that are healthier for residents and the community.