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Current Board member Bruce and his wife Kim have been part of the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation’s family for several years. The Wojacks recently opened a donor advised fund at the Foundation to make their charitable giving easier and to take full advantage of the philanthropic services the Foundation provides.

Meet Bruce & Kim.

“The Foundation has been making a positive difference in our community for 60 years. Opening a donor advised fund at the Foundation was easy. It reduced the administrative work of our charitable giving and we love that the balance held in our fund is invested and grows, tax free, for future years of giving,” said Bruce.

The couple has focused their giving from the fund on Sarah’s Inn, where Kim serves as Secretary of the Board. Carol Gall, Sarah’s Inn Executive Director, said, “The organization is grateful to the Wojacks and the Community Foundation for supporting the work and mission of Sarah’s Inn - serving victims of domestic violence and their families.”

"Given our own experience, we would encourage others to learn about the work of the Community Foundation and, if so moved, to establish their own donor advised fund."

Working together, there is so much we can do to transform lives and grow prosperity in and around Oak Park and River Forest, now and for generations to come.

Contact Rhea Yap

to learn more about how your passion & our expertise can work for you

708.848.1560 or ryap@oprfcf.org

The Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation sponsors the Season of Giving in support of nonprofit organizations serving our communities.

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The Joyful Giving Catalog AgeOptions

Austin Coming Together (ACT)

AgeOptions helps to empower older adults in Suburban Cook County by connecting them to information and resources so they can thrive as they age. AgeOptions has served older adults since 1974 reaching more than 155,000 older adults and caregivers last year alone. AgeOptions partners with community-based nonprofits serving older adults and their caregivers to ensure that every aging person has access to in-home care, adult day services, nutritious meals, intervention and prevention of fraud, abuse, and neglect, and advocacy to protect their right.

Austin Coming Together (ACT) exists to create a thriving Austin community.

ACT’s mission is to increase the collective impact of our member organizations on improving education and economic development outcomes in the Austin community.

To donate, volunteer, or simply find out about the many services and programs available to you or your loved ones, go to www. ageoptions.org or call us at 708-383-0258.

For more information about membership, volunteering, or to make a donation please contact Executive Director, Darnell Shields, at 773-417-8613 or dshields@ austincomingtogether.org

Animal Care League Animal Care League offers a safe haven for pets in need. Founded in 1973, Animal Care League takes a proactive approach to animal care and adoption as well as preventative measures to help reduce the number of homeless animals in our communities. With over 1000 pets coming to our doors each year, Animal Care League counts on supporters to ensure that we can provide what is needed from routine vaccinations to life saving surgery.

Make a difference in the life of a homeless animal by visiting www.animalcareleague. org where you can sign up to volunteer, make a donation, view our adoptable pets, and learn about upcoming events.

ACT provides backbone support for a network of more than 50 non-profit, faith-based, public, and private entities committed to improving the quality of life in the Austin community.

Since 2010, we have helped our members take a strategic and collaborative approach to achieving outcomes together.

BUILD, Inc. Since 1969, Austin-based BUILD, Inc. has helped thousands of Chicago youth escape gang violence to become positive community leaders. BUILD is a second family to young people who face steep obstacles, yet succeed every day with the help of caring mentors who share similar backgrounds.

Programs like the Block 51 Arts Academy, Austin Summer of Opportunity, and BUILDing Girls 2 Women foster creativity, social-emotional health, and academic success of youth ages 6 to 24. Gifts to the Attitude of Gratitude campaign support expansion of programs in Austin, Garfield Park, Humboldt Park, Hermosa, Logan Square, and Fuller Park.

Celebrating Seniors In May 2011 Celebrating Seniors launched its first Celebrating Seniors Week, which has since become a vibrant annual tradition in Oak Park, River Forest and Forest Park. Celebrating Seniors is dedicated to honoring, recognizing and serving local seniors. The organization concentrates on four main objectives: • To facilitate cooperation between the business community, government agencies and non-profit organizations for the benefit of the senior population.

• To promote senior groups and organizations that serve persons 60 and older.

• To raise public awareness of issues affecting seniors.

• To generate funds to support at-risk and vulnerable elders.

To volunteer to support our Celebrating Seniors Week or to contribute financially to our community mission, visit us at www. celebratingseniors.net.

The Children’s Clinic/ Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare Society Will you join us? We’re on a mission to advance the health and well-being of children in need. When you support the OPRF Infant Welfare Society, you help vulnerable children in our community and surrounding areas access critical healthcare, including pediatric, dental and behavioral health services.

Our Children’s Clinic is an important safety net for 3,500 children each year, and your generosity is key. Your gift of $50 will provide a toddler with two essential vaccines. Or for $150, a young patient with autism can receive specialized preventive dental services.

Make a gift at www.oprfiws.org or call 708406-8661. p.s. You’re also invited to join us for our 20th annual Holiday Housewalk & Market, November 29 – December 1! Another great way to help us provide heartfelt healthcar

Visit www.buildchicago.org or call 773-227-2880.

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Cluster Tutoring For more than 27 years, the Cluster Tutoring Program has been providing free one-to-one tutoring to students in grades K through 12 who primarily come from the Austin neighborhood of Chicago. Our dedicated volunteers meet with students for 30 weeks throughout the school year to provide literacy instruction, homework help, and mentoring. We also offer a summer reading program and additional academic enrichment opportunities through community partnerships with Concordia University and the Mathnasium in Oak Park. Your support of Cluster assists us in fulfilling our mission, which is to help young people realize their potential through the power of learning in an environment that strengthens the student, the tutor, and the community.

For more information or to make a donation, please go to our website: www. clustertutoring.org or contact Executive Director, Kara Kalnitz, at 773-378-5530.

The Collaboration for Early Childhood The Collaboration for Early Childhood is your resource for early childhood information in Oak Park and River Forest. We provide the connections vital to every child’s opportunity for success in learning and in life. We work with more than 60 organizations so that parents and their children receive critical information and support services, children are screened for developmental delays, teachers in child care centers, preschools and family child care homes provide high quality programs and our most vulnerable children and their families experience a strong web of support.

For more information, or to make a donation, please visit us at collab4kids.org or follow us on Facebook.

Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory Since 1986, the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory has been inspiring and educating visitors. We manage over 150 volunteers. We offer free tours through the showrooms and free educational programs for kids. We sponsor two free events at the Conservatory KidsFest and FallFest. We host the Uncorked summer-series and we are celebrating the 30th annual plant sale this coming spring.

We give grants to the park district to make improvements to the Conservatory. We rely on volunteers, members and donors to make these events, programs and grants possible.

Please consider helping us grow. Join. Donate.

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For more information about membership, volunteering, or to make a donation please contact Executive Director, Beth Cheng, at 708.725.2460 or director@fopcon.org.

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Green Community Connections The most recent United Nations report shows that the worst effects of climate change will hit by 2040 if we don’t act now. Go “all in” for the planet with your donation to the 8th annual One Earth Film Festival, an OPRF grass-roots effort that inspires climate action, resilience and environmental justice in communities throughout Chicagoland. In 2018, we hosted 60 film screenings, and 95% of surveyed attendees reported being inspired to get involved in issues or solutions.

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Ernest Hemingway Foundation Of Oak Park

The Ernest Hemingway Foundation of Oak Park is The Collaboration a non-profit for Early Childhood 501(c)(3) literary arts and educational foundation dedicated to thoughtful reading and The Collaboration for Early writing. The foundation offers a wide variety of Childhood is your resource for programming, all open to the public, to nurture early childhood information in and encourage creative expression for students Oak Park and River Forest. We and for people of all ages. Through tours and provide the connections vital exhibits at Ernest Hemingway’s birthplace muto every child’s opportunity Mon-Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 11-6 • 1045 Lake Street • Downtown Oak Park • 708.386.9800 • www.booktable.netseum, the foundation fosters an understanding for success in learning and in life. We work with more of his life and work, his Oak Park origins and his than 60 organizations so that parents and impact on world literature. Your gift supports Mon-Sat 9am-9pm, 11-6Lake • 1045 Street •Oak Downtown Oak Park ••www.booktable.net 708.386.9800 • www.booktable.net Mon-Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 11-6 Sun • 1045 StreetLake • Downtown Park 708.386.9800 their•children receive critical information creative outlets for people of all ages through and support services, children are screened professional teacher development, local author for developmental teachers in and performing artist programs, inter-genMon-Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 11-6 • 1045 Lake Street • Downtown Oak Park • delays, 708.386.9800 • child www.booktable.net care centers, preschools and family child care erational engagement, a writer-in-residence homes provide high quality programs and our program, as well as student writing workshops, most vulnerable children and their families mentorships, and scholarships. experience a strong web of support.

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Since 1986, the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory has been inspiring and educating visitors. We manage over 150 volunteers. We offer free tours through the showrooms and free educational programs for kids. We sponsor two free events at the Conservatory KidsFest and FallFest. We host the Uncorked summer-series and we are celebrating the 30th annual plant sale this coming spring.

We give grants to the park district to make improvements to the Conservatory. We rely on volunteers, members and donors to make these events, programs and grants possible.

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Restore & Renovate this Historic Landmark for 21st Century Needs

To make a donation to our annual building fund, please contact:

The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association 178 Forest Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60301 708-386-2729 • info@nineteenthcentury.org www.nineteenthcentury.org

Hephzibah

Hephzibah Children’s Association was founded in 1897. We serve more than 1,000 children and families each year through innovative, community-based programs.

Hephzibah provides a Group Home for children who have been taken from their families due to profound abuse or neglect.

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Historical Society Forest Park

The Historical Society Forest Park was founded in 1975 for the purposes of “collecting and preserving the rich heritage of Forest Park.” The historical society offers tours of Haymarket Martyr’s Monument in Forest Home Cemetery every Saturday in the summer, collect oral histories of Forest Park Veterans of Military service, hosts several historical events a year and celebrates Forest Park.

For more information about us or to donate visit us at www.forestparkhistory.org or mail us: Historical Society of Forest Park PO Box 311 Forest Park IL 60130 Search our website for exciting events and programs You can also become a member of the Society and/or volunteer.

Housing Forward The mission of Housing Forward is to transition people from housing crisis to housing stability. By emphasizing homelessness prevention, supportive services, employment readiness and supportive housing, we are able to offer a comprehensive, long-term solution that moves clients into housing quickly and keeps them there.

Housing Forward is the only nonprofit organization in west Cook County with a comprehensive, long-term solution for preventing and ending homelessness. Founded in 1992, the agency provides integrated services to at-risk and homeless individuals and families in six areas: emergency assistance, employment readiness, supportive housing, outreach and engagement, supportive services, and emergency shelter.

To learn more, visit www.housingforward. org or to donate, www.housingforward. org/give, or contact Janet Gow, Director of Development & Communications, at 708.338.1724 ext. 262.

L’Arche Chicago L’Arche Chicago is a community where people with and without intellectual disabilities share life together in homes, as family.

In our group homes in the OPRF neighborhoods, we strive to merge the highest quality of care and genuine friendship.

Our skilled staff recruits and trains foster parents, and offers ongoing support to help all family members navigate challenges.

We seek to create a world that welcomes difference and celebrates the unique gifts of all people, where each person has a genuine place of belonging.

Our after-school Day Care operates on a sliding scale to serve working parents in Oak Park, with programs based at each elementary school.

Support L’Arche Chicago and help us to create that kind of world right here in Oak Park River Forest. larchechicago.org/2018

To make a real difference in the lives of children and families, please donate today at hephzibahhome.org.

Oak Park Festival Theatre is excited to be a part the

Oak Park—River Forest

Season of Giving!

Festival Theatre breaths fresh air into timeless texts for Oak Park and beyond. We are the Midwest's oldest professional outdoor classical theatre and we have brought the magic of dramatic masterpieces to generations of our neighbors since 1974.

Only approximately 58% of our revenue comes from ticket sales.

The rest comes from grants, fund raising events and most importantly generous donations from you, our loyal audience.

Please help keep this theatre thriving so we may continue to provide quality professional entertainment .

Donations can be made on-line at oakparkfestival.com or mailed to us: Oak Park Festival Theatre, P.O. Box 4114, Oak Park, IL 60303.

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Hephzibah Children’s Association provides a safe haven for children traumatized by neglect and abuse, services for children and families in crisis, foster care, and day care.

Here are four ways you can help this holiday season. Thank you for your support!

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Join us for our Winter Concert and hear the angelic voices of one of Chicago’s premier youth choirs. Featuring holiday music, folk songs and music of empowerment!

Saturday, December 2 • 2pm

First Presbyterian Church River Forest 7551 Quick Ave, River Forest

Doors open 1:45 • Tickets $10 • $7 - Students & Seniors

Accepting New Singers (K through 12) January 2019

For more information contact us at 708-406-9597 • pmyouthchorus@gmail.com ProMusicaYouthChorus.org

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Stop by the Hephzibah Giving Tree at Whole Foods Market in River Forest and select a paper heart ornament with the name of a child in need. Return the heart with your unwrapped gift to Whole Foods by December 14.

YOUR DONATION WILL IMPACT A CHILD’S LIFE.

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We are currently gathering gifts for the children living in our group and foster homes, the children receiving our family services, and the children in our Head Start Program. You can find a full wish list at hephzibahhome.org.

Make a contribution online by December 31 and your gift will be matched by generous benefactors through our annual Hephzibah Holiday Challenge. Double your gift today at hephzibahhome.org!

Volunteers at Hephzibah help out in a variety of ways, from Homework Helpers and Technology Mentors to helping our garden grow. Check out the opportunities at hephzibahhome.org or email hweigel@hephzibahhome.org.

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UCP Seguin Paralympics Athlete Heads To Argentina Represents “Life Without Limits For People With Disabilities”

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atalie Chastain, a resident of Oak Park and participant of UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago, knows what it’s like to overcome seemingly impossible challenges to achieve her life’s goals… to become a productive, valued member of her community. While she has cerebral palsy, Natalie deftly operates her motorized wheelchair to navigate the community, and skillfully uses her computer and communication device to engage the world.

Natalie has a particular passion for the time-honored sport of “boccia”, or bocce as it is commonly called in this country. This passion has translated into performance excellence. Due to her many successes Natalie has been selected to represent Team USA at the 2018 Buenos Aires Paralympics Boccia Open in Argentina this November.

As part of UCP Seguin’s Boccia Team, Natalie has participated in Paralympics tournaments locally, regionally, and nationally. She competed most recently in the last two USA Boccia Nationals where she gained recognition from her peers and fellow opponents. She is definitely not intimidated by competing against nationally and internationally ranked athletes. Because of her accomplishments on the boccia court, Natalie

has earned a distinctive nickname: “The Beast”.

Accompanying Natalie to Argentina is Blanca Munoz, UCP Seguin’s Social-Recreation program coordinator and Boccia Team coach. Together Natalie and Blanca look forward to bringing back stories of Paralympics achievements and further confirmation of UCP Seguin’s mission: “life without limits for people with disabilities”.

UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit human services agency dedicated to providing life without limits for people with disabilities. Offering programs and services from birth to old age, UCP Seguin helps children and adults with disabilities achieve their potential, advance their independence and act as full members of the community. Its programs include innovative training and education, family support, employment and life-skills training, residential services, and children’s foster care.

You can help provide life without limits for people with disabilities. Donate online at ucpseguin.org or send gifts to UCP Seguin, 332 Harrison Street, Oak Park IL 60304

Please support Way Back Inn

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UCP Seguin’s Natalie Chastain and Blanca Munoz are all smiles at a regional Paralympics Boccia competition.

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Since 1974, Way Back Inn has successfully provided residential and outpatient treatment for men and women who are trying to ce 1974, Way Back Inn has successfully provided residential and outpatient treatment for overcome an addition to alcohol, chemical substances such as n and women who are trying to overcome an addition to alcohol, chemical substances such opioids, and gambling. as opioi Your donation will be matched! ds, November 27th is #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving back November 27th is #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving back and celebrating and and celebrating generosity.

Thanks to the Community Memorial generosity. Thanks to the Community Memorial Foundation and other generous gamb Foundation and other generous supporters, your gift to the Way supporters, your gift to the Way Back Inn will be matched up to the $7,500 level. ling.

Back Inn will be matched up to the $7,500 level. Please help ease help Way Back Inn reach our goal and make a difference to those whose lives Way Back Inn reach our goal and make a difference to those have been devastated by addiction. whose lives have been devastated by addiction.

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Concordia University Chicago invites you along with family and friends to begin your Christmas celebration with us.

December 1 and 2 Concordia’s Kapelle, Schola Cantorum, Chamber Orchestra, Laudate, Mannerchor, and Handbells will perform in the services, along with bible readings and congregational carols.

Friday, November 30 University Band Christmas Concert, 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 1 Service of Lessons & Carols 4:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 2 Service of Lessons & Carols 4:00 p.m.

All events located in Chapel of Our Lord.

Admission and parking are free.

www.waybackinn.org • 708-345-8422 www.waybackinn.org 708-345-8422 7400 Augusta St. River Forest, IL 60305

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New Moms Since 1983, New Moms has been interrupting the cycle of poverty for two generations: young moms and their children, by offering supports in the most important areas of the life of a family – stable housing, job training, and family support. These supports, along with a loving environment, equip young moms as they work to create strong families. Through our holistic approach, young moms experience a transformation of heart and mind as their life stories change from ones of hopelessness to lives filled with stability, health and vision for a strong future.

Learn more at newmoms.org.

Nineteenth Century Charitable Association

The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association strengthens our community through learning, giving, and sharing our landmark building. We provide community outreach, scholarships, and public programming in five areas: music, art, literature, science, and social sciences.

The NCCA is the owner of 178 Forest Avenue, commonly referred to as the Nineteenth Century Club. Our charitable and cultural activities are supported by our members, volunteers, donors, and by the events held at the Club. Programs are open to all and we welcome all ages to join.

If you would like information about volunteering, joining or donating, please call us at 708-386-2729 email to info@ nineteenthcentury.org.

Oak-Leyden Developmental Services The mission of Oak-Leyden Developmental Services is to help children and adults with developmental disabilities meet life’s challenges and reach their highest potential. The organization offers life-changing support in three areas: Children’s Services, Residential Services, and Lifelong Learning.

Empower people with developmental disabilities today at https://www.oak-leyden. org/get-involved/donate.

Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry $1 = 3 meals, is an equation only you can make possible. With your help, Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry has been reducing local hunger for nearly 40 years. Your support means we are able to meet the needs of nearly 16,000 families struggling with hunger each year. It means we can provide over 50 pounds of nutritious food plus access to vital programs and services to help people stretch limited food budgets in healthy ways. It means that even a little goes a long way: every $1 donated can feed a neighbor for an entire day.

To make a donation, visit oprffoodpantry. org or send checks payable to OPRF Food Pantry to Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry, 848 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL 60301.

Oak Park River Forest Community Foundation The Oak Park – River Forest Community Foundation is based on a powerful promise: to create an enduring institution where people can come together and pool their resources to meet our community’s most pressing needs; not just now, but forever. For sixty years, generations of thoughtful and caring donors and residents have empowered the Foundation’s work to safeguard and advance the community in which we live, raise our families and work.

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WHO’S THE NEXT HEMINGWAY? HELP OPEN DOORS FOR YOUNG WRITERS. YOUR GIFT SUPPORTS: • OPRF Hemingway Scholarship Fund • Teacher Development • Student Mentorship • Young Writers Programming Donate @

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From helping donors with legacy gift planning, to managing donor advised funds, to strengthening local non-profits, we connect.

Visit oprfcf.org or call 708-848-1560 (ask for Rhea Yap) to start a fund, discuss your charitable estate plans, or make a donation today.

Oak Park Regional Housing Center Since 1972, the Oak Park Regional Housing Center (OPRHC) has been an advocate for fair housing.

Our mission is to achieve meaningful and lasting diversity in communities.

The OPRHC works to counteract steering and encourages pro-integrative housing options. We promote Oak Park as a community for all races, attracting people who respond to and strengthen that kind of climate. We work with local entities to coordinate a multifaceted effort to promote and sustain the community’s rich diversity.

Support our work with a donation at https:// oprhc.org/donate/ oprhc.org • 708-848-7150 info@ oprhc.org • 1041 South Boulevard Oak Park IL 60302

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Ellie Bourgikos

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rom the time Ellie Bourgikos was six years old, she fantasized about seeing her writing in print. At the age of eighteen, after entering the Ernest Hemingway Student Scholarship essay competition, Ellie’s words were published in the pages of Hemingway Shorts, the annual literary journal publication of the Ernest Hemingway Foundation of Oak Park.

“Looking at my essay printed and bound was like a dream come true,” says Ellie.

It was her English teacher at Oak Park-River Forest High School who encouraged Ellie to enter her writing in the Hemingway Student Scholarship essay contest conducted by the EHFOP. “It was an amazing opportunity,” Ellie says, “and a way to look both inward and outward at the world.”

Winning the scholarship, she says, was the catalyst that opened many doors, including the chance to be a Baker-Nord Scholar in the Humanities at Case Western Reserve University where Ellie is currently a freshman and considering a double major in English. “I was so grateful,” she says.

For Ellie, the EHFOP scholarship presented her with incredible new avenues and because of that she strongly

believes in supporting its mission. The scholarship provides encouragement for students like Ellie to pursue a passion in the humanities and helps make college more accessible “I don’t think I would be doing what I am doing without the Hemingway scholarship,” she says.” It was the little push I needed.”

Ellie says entering the essay contest and eventually winning the scholarship gave her the opportunity to consider her place in the Oak Park community in the context of a great writer, Ernest Hemingway, an Old Park native and graduate of Oak Park-River Forest High School. Something she says she would not have had the opportunity to do in the classroom alone.

“The contest and the chance to win is a great experience for all students,” Ellie says.

Help students like Ellie Bourgikos open doors and fulfill dreams. For more information about the Ernest Hemingway Foundation of Oak Park, the Hemingway Foundation Student Scholarship, and all the ways you can help or become involved please visit www. hemingwaybirthplace.com.

L’Arche Chicago is a community where people with and without intellectual disabilities share life together in homes, as family in the Oak Park/River Forest area. In our group homes, we strive to merge the highest quality of care and genuine friendship.

We seek to create a world that welcomes difference and celebrates the unique gifts of all people, where each person has a genuine place of belonging.

Support L’Arche Chicago on #GivingTuesday and help us to create that kind of world.

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L'Arche Chicago is a community where people with and without intellectual disabilities share life together in homes, as family. In our group homes, we strive to merge the highest quality of care and genuine friendship.

We seek to create a world that welcomes difference and celebrates the unique gifts of all people, where each person has a genuine place of belonging.

Support L'Arche Chicago on #GivingTuesday and help us to create that kind of world. larchechicago.org/givingtuesday

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We are called to serve the families of the Austin neighborhood.

Are you called to help?

To learn more about our people & programs or to support our Giving Tuesday Fund, please visit www.saintangela.org St. Angela School • 1332 N Massasoit • 773.626.2655

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PING! opens the door to music for students in need

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hen she was in fourth grade, Isabela wanted to play violin because “it sounded so beautiful.” PING! provided her with an instrument, at no cost to the family.

“Music gave Isabela a fun space in school,” Isabela’s mother, Maria, says, “it helped build her confidence.”

In middle school PING! matched Isabela with a high school mentor. “I loved her so much,” Isabela says, “I saw how hard she was working and how passionate she was, and I wanted to be like that too.” Now in high school, Isabela is diligent with her school work and is motivated to improve her playing. Her mother

credits Isabela’s personal and academic growth to her involvement in music. “Being in orchestra and playing the violin,” she says, “has helped Isabela grow into the beautiful person she is today.”

You can help open the door to music for other students like Isabela by supporting PING! Donate at www.pingoprf.org.

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Opportunity Knocks Opportunity Knocks is dedicated to providing opportunities and resources for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities so they may pursue their educational, occupational and social interests. Our approach to programming is person-centered, peer-led and community-based. Due to challenges in relying on the State of Illinois as a funding partner, we rely on our community for that partnership and support. We are nearly entirely privately funded. That fact makes your support that much more important.

To learn more about Opportunity Knocks or to make a donation in support of the Warrior Mission, please visit us online at opportunityknocksnow.org.

PING! PING! (Providing Instruments for the Next Generation) is an all-volunteer organization that loans musical instruments to students in need in grades 4-12 in Oak Park-River Forest school districts 90, 97, and 200 so that they can participate in their school band or orchestra. PING! also provides music enrichment for its students through workshops, mentoring, summer music camp scholarships, private lessons, and field trips.

Founded in 1998 PING! is celebrating its 20th Anniversary and over the past two decades has served more than 600 students who would not otherwise have the opportunity to participate in the music programs at school.

PING! depends on the community for donated instruments and financial contributions to maintain its instrument inventory and program funding.

For more information or to make a donation, go to www.pingoprf.org. If you have an instrument to donate, send us an email at pingoprf@gmail.com.

Pro Bono Network We believe access to justice should not depend upon your ability to afford an attorney.

There are simply not enough legal aid lawyers to help people in dire need of legal aid. These include issues of safety from an abuser, adequate housing, and the ability to get a job. Over Pro Bono Network’s fairly short existence we have enabled 300+ attorneys to give more than 16,500 pro bono legal hours to over 2,500 clients in need.

Learn more and donate at pro-bononetwork.org. Your support will make a difference in the lives of others!

Pro Musica Youth Chorus Pro Musica is the ONLY community children’s chorus in the greater Oak Park area for kids in 1st grade through high school. For over 25 years Pro Musica has brought music education, performance opportunities, and youth empowerment programming to over 1,100 children. Evidence shows that kids who sing in chorus get better grades, are happier, and become more community involved adults than their peers. Yet about half of area school children do not have access to chorus. Pro Musica is committed to reaching more children in our community by driving youth music education across socio-economic barriers.

• $25 provides sheet music for 1 singer for a season • $50 provides rehearsal space for our singers for 1 week

The River Forest Public Library Foundation “A library outranks any other one thing a community can do to benefit its people,” said Andrew Carnegie. That’s why he funded thousands of public libraries a century ago to help people help themselves through self-directed learning. Today, the River Forest Public Library (RFPL) carries on that core mission by providing not just books and periodicals but also a wide array of digital resources (onsite and remotely), interactive programs, and other transformative learning opportunities.

Honor a family member, a cherished teacher or mentor, a dear friend, or your own love of lifelong learning by giving to the RFPL Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, at 735 Lathrop Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305 or rfplfoundation.org/donate. Your gift will inspire others and transform the lives of so many in our community.

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advocates. Our Together Strong Project was created to prevent relationship violence by teaching youth about the impact of their choices, giving them the tools to lead healthy lives, and empowering them to make a difference in their community.

To donate, visit donatenow.networkforgood. org/sarahsinn, or make a tax-deductible donation through postal mail by sending a check to: Sarah’s Inn, PO Box 1159, Oak Park, IL 60304

St. Angela School At St. Angela School we have been called to serve the families of Chicago’s west side, a neighborhood that is too often underserved.

We provide our boys and girls with a safe and loving environment, challenging academics, counseling services, a focus on early literacy, and the strong sense of belonging to a school family. As we prepare to begin our second century, we’re proud to voice our commitment to Austin by continuing to invest in our future here: in our people, our programs and our campus.

Learn more about us at www.saintangela. org; we hope that you’ll feel called to help!

Since 1981, Sarah’s Inn has worked to improve the lives of those impacted by domestic violence and to break the cycle of violence for future generations. Our Intervention Program provides bi-lingual services for families affected by domestic violence in order to safely navigate crisis, effectively process trauma and ensure self-sufficiency.

Our Training and Education Program creates a network of skilled bystanders to appropriately intervene as first responders and community

• $100 provides 10 free tickets for seniors to our Spring Concert Help us make a difference in a child’s life – go to promusicayouthchorus.org and donate today!

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Bazaar Friday, Nov. 30th • 3-9pm Saturday, Dec. 1st • 9am-3pm Sunday, Dec. 2nd • 11am-3pm Pictures with Santa: Saturday 10am-2pm AND Sunday 12noon-2pm Bring your pets & kids! holiday items, pet items gift baskets, bakery, jewelry, music & more!

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All your generosity goes right back to support the daily activities of our shelter. Call 708-848-8155 for more information!

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New Moms helps vulnerable young families thrive

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hen Cheryl came to New Moms in 1997, she was 17 years old with a one-year-old daughter. With no stability or support at home, Cheryl had been forced, along with her daughter to stay in a shelter.

Once in the New Moms housing program, however, Cheryl found the structure, stability and discipline she needed to graduate from high school.

After only one year in the program, she was able to find a job as an administrative assistant with Hilton Hotels, and move out with her daughter to live on their own.

With little experience, but a willingness and determination to learn, Cheryl began a lengthy career journey through hospitality, graphic design, IT management, and accounting. She has since received her Associates degree and numerous certificates from Kaplan University.

In 2017, Cheryl started her own career consulting company. She credits her humble beginnings and her dynamic life path for developing in her an ability “to help people meet their potential.” Now living in Texas with her four children, Cheryl still credits New Moms for providing a safe environment at a critical time in her life, and allowing her to focus on her next steps. With her love for people and her desire to give back, Cheryl aims to one day become a COO. To all of the current New Moms participants, Cheryl advises, “You can do whatever you want to do as long as you believe in yourself.”

A donation to New Moms will help support young mothers and give them the stability they need to believe in themselves and move forward with their family. Please visit NewMoms.org.

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The Joyful Giving Catalog Would you like to see your organization listed, contact Marc Stopeck at marc@oakpark.com Coordinated by the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation

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The OPRF IWS Children’s Clinic is a critical safety net for children and families living in Chicago’s west side and the near west suburbs. Our patients have limited means and challenging home circumstances that can make it very difficult to get basic health needs met.

The Symphony of Oak Park & River Forest

Named “Community Orchestra of the Year” in 2018, The Symphony of Oak Park & River Forest, under the leadership of award-winning conductor, Jay Friedman, continues to bring extraordinary and accessible concerts to our community. Ticket sales provide less than half the funds needed for the Symphony’s performances. Your gift keeps the orchestra going strong and allows us to maintain affordable ticket prices, including free admission for all students through college.

Please help us continue and strengthen our 86-year tradition of bringing beautiful and inspiring music to Oak Park and River Forest.

Make your end-of-year tax-deductible donation at symphonyoprf.org, or: P.O. Box 3564, Oak Park, IL 60303-3564.

management • in-home counseling for older adults • psychosocial rehabilitation day program • 24/7 crisis intervention • Suicide Safer Community Program • adult and youth group therapy, including: • art therapy • stress management • coping with anxiety • grief support • Sibshops To learn more or donate, please visit www. thrivecc.org or call 708-383-7500, ext. 322.

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Thrive Counseling Center (formerly Family Services of Oak Park) has provided mental health services to our community for 120 years. Located in the heart of Oak Park, our mission is to build healthy minds, families and communities by empowering people to attain mental and emotional well-being. Hope, resilience and recovery form the heart of our programs and services. Last year we provided critical services to approximately 1,400 friends, neighbors and family members including…

Help OPRF Infant Welfare Society provide our Heartfelt Healthcare, including pediatric, dental and behavioral health services – and even pet therapy, for more than 3,500 children in need this year.

Way Back Inn/ Grateful House

West Suburban Special Recreation Association (WSSRA)

Since 1974, Way Back Inn and Grateful House have successfully provided residential and outpatient treatment for men and women in Oak Park and surrounding communities who are trying to overcome an addition to alcohol, chemical substances such as opioids, and gambling. Our mission is to rebuild lives damaged by addiction in a personalized healing environment, where men and women’s lives are transformed and relationships are healed. Our recovery program focuses on the integration of the body, mind, and spirit.

West Suburban Special Recreation Association (WSSRA) provides recreational programming for individuals with disabilities who reside in Oak Park, River Forest and nine other surrounding communities.

Donations to WSSRA, help provide financial assistance to those participating in our yearround programs and summer day camp. To make a donation, please visit wssra.net.

For more information or to make a donation, go to: www.waybackinn.org or call us at 708-345-8422.

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UCP Seguin believes that all people, regardless of ability, deserve to achieve their potential, advance their independence and act as full members of the community. So we stop at nothing to provide life skills training, assistive technology, meaningful employment and a place to call home for people with disabilities, as well as specialized foster care for children.

Our goal: life without limits for people with disabilities.

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Make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. Donate online at ucpseguin.org or send gifts to UCP Seguin, 332 Harrison Street, Oak Park IL 60304

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Current Board member Bruce and his wife Kim have been part of the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation’s family for several years. The Wojacks recently opened a donor advised fund at the Foundation to make their charitable giving easier and to take full advantage of the philanthropic services the Foundation provides.

Meet Bruce & Kim.

“The Foundation has been making a positive difference in our community for 60 years. Opening a donor advised fund at the Foundation was easy. It reduced the administrative work of our charitable giving and we love that the balance held in our fund is invested and grows, tax free, for future years of giving,” said Bruce.

The couple has focused their giving from the fund on Sarah’s Inn, where Kim serves as Secretary of the Board. Carol Gall, Sarah’s Inn Executive Director, said, “The organization is grateful to the Wojacks and the Community Foundation for supporting the work and mission of Sarah’s Inn - serving victims of domestic violence and their families.”

"Given our own experience, we would encourage others to learn about the work of the Community Foundation and, if so moved, to establish their own donor advised fund."

Working together, there is so much we can do to transform lives and grow prosperity in and around Oak Park and River Forest, now and for generations to come.

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to learn more about how your passion & our expertise can work for you

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The Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation sponsors the Season of Giving in support of nonprofit organizations serving our communities.

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