Arts DuPage and the DuPage Foundation were thrilled to kick off Arts DuPage Month with an engaging visit from national arts leader Randy Cohen on September 10. Arts DuPage and the DuPage Foundation kicked off Arts DuPage Month with a visit from national arts leader Randy Cohen on September 10. Hosted by Arts DuPage and sponsored by Foundation friends Les and Mary Wiberg along with support from the JCS Fund of the DuPage Foundation, Cohen spoke to multiple audiences throughout the day including county leaders, donors, artists, and programming professionals, to put arts, culture, and entertainment into the spotlight.

With guidance and funding from the Foundation, H.O.M.E. DuPage created the Financial Fitness Program (FFIT), a series of workshops focused on budgeting, debt management, developing savings, and basic banking coupled with continued, individualized coaching sessions. Participation from residents and other not-for-profits continues to grow.

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