In the News: Local Non-Profits Chosen For Women Leaders in Philanthropy Grants
OAK PARK, IL — Five local non-profit organizations were recently announced as recipients of Women Leaders in Philanthropy grants totaling $42,700. According to a news release sent to Patch, the group of the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation announced these five grantees as recipients for the 2020-2021 cycle:
Beyond Hunger Walk in Freezer/Storage: $10,000
Quinn Center Food Pantry: $5,000
NAMI Metro Suburban Support 4U Texting Program: $10,000
Thrive Counseling Center Suicide Prevention: $5,000
OPRF Township Senior Services Creating Connectedness Project: $12,700
According to the news release, the five awardees were chosen after a rigorous grants review process, which was ongoing throughout the summer. According to Women Leaders in Philanthropy, these programs best matched the three causes which Women Leaders members elected to support this year. The causes are:
Address food insecurity needs in youth and senior populations
Connect seniors, adults and youth with counseling and support networks for mental health promotion and suicide prevention
Support programs which promote positive mental health and encourage community engagement, especially intergenerational relationships, for older adults, thereby reducing social isolation among older adults
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According to the news release, Women Leaders in Philanthropy was founded 25 years ago by a small group of local women who recognized the value of consolidating donations to increase their impact. Today, with almost 90 members, Women Leaders in Philanthropy has continued to provide assistance to local nonprofits, raising a total of over $2.5M for our community since its inception.
Please contact Rhea Yap, Senior Philanthropic Advisor at the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation for more information, including membership; 708-848-1560 or ryap@oprfcf.org