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June 1, 2020 — ECF Press Release
ECF New Board Members
The Evanston Community Foundation today announced the addition of 5 new board members to its Board of Directors. Read more
November 5, 2019 — ECF Press Release
ECF Announces VP Philanthropy And Communications
Evanston Community Foundation announces Joi-Anissa Russell will join the organization as Vice President, Philanthropy and Communications. Read more
August 29, 2019 — ECF Press Release
ECF VP Of Programs Schroeder To Retire In 2020
ECF plans for transition as it honors and celebrates Schroeder's achievements. Read more
June 5, 2019 — ECF Press Release
Leadership Evanston Graduates 27th Class
Leadership Evanston Director, Jennifer G. Moran said, “As a cohort, Leadership Evanston XXVII found a collective voice for advocacy. Our work in Leadership Evanston encouraged active listening by the participants and resulted in five project teams highlighting the challenges for Evanston’s youth. After 27 years, Leadership Evanston continues to respond to the ever-changing landscape of our community.” Read more
May 31, 2019 — ECF Press Release
2019 Grant Awards Announced
ECF announced competitive and strategic grants totaling over $867,000 for 2019/2020. The 2018 Grant Awards Celebration and Annual Meeting was held on May 30, 2019. Read more
November 21, 2018 — ECF official statement
Response To ECF Listing Dunes Escrow Fund
Read ECF’s response to the Foundation’s inclusion on a list of donors funding the City of Evanston Lighthouse Dunes Escrow Fund here. Read more
August 6, 2018 — ECF Press Release
Accepting Root2fruit Applications For 2019
For the 17th consecutive year, the Foundation will make up to three new grants of up to $10,000 each. Grants will be for the 2019 calendar year and each grant award is renewable for two additional years for a maximum total award of $30,000. Appeared in: Evanston RoundTable Read more
June 27, 2018 — ECF Press Release
Announcing New ECF Board Members
Four new members join the ECF board of directors. The new members joined the board in May. Appeared in: Evanston Now. Read more
June 8, 2018 — ECF Press Release
Leadership Evanston Graduates 26th Class
The 26th cohort of engaged citizens graduated from the Signature Leadership Program on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at a recognition ceremony and celebration. Appeared in: Evanston Now. Read more
June 1, 2018 — ECF Press Release
Grant Awards Announced
ECF announced competitive and strategic grants totaling over $825,000 for 2018/2019. The 2018 Grant Awards Celebration and Annual Meeting was held on May 31, 2018. Appeared in: Evanston Now. Read more