Our dedication to engaging people and mobilizing resources to secure our community remains steadfast. In response to the COVID-19 global health emergency, the Foundation's leaders and Board of Directors have established the Rapid Response and Recovery Fund.

COVID-19 Community Resources

• Emergency Child Care for Healthcare Workers & First Responders
  The West Cook YMCA is providing child care for families in health care roles and first responders that need a safe place for their child to be while they go into work. Registration information here.
• Oak Park and River Forest Township's COVID-19 Social Services Resource Guide
• OPRF Chamber of Commerce COVID-19 Information and Resources
• Village of Oak Park   |   Village of River Forest
• Volunteer Opportunities: Serve Illinois
• CARES Act information
  
  • Charitable Giving Under the CARES Act

Mobilizing Resources to Support Our Community

The Rapid Response and Recovery Fund is infusing desperately needed dollars to agencies fighting to provide daily, ongoing support to our most vulnerable neighbors. Our impact is being felt as we continue to fundraise and distribute grants on a rolling basis.

COVID-19 Nonprofit Support

Learn more about our grants

National Council for Nonprofits
Includes information about business continuity and recovery plans; taking care of organization’s finances; taking care of yourselves, stress and coping; working remotely, etc.

Forefront
Information includes developing a continuing operation plan; list of COVID-19 Rapid Response Funds, etc.

Arts for Illinois
Specific relief for arts and culture organizations

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