Projects supporting underserved populations in DeKalb County received a boost through the Promise Grant – Subvencion de Promesa program offered by the DeKalb County Community Foundation. Grant distributions totaled $7,310 among six local organizations. (Pictured: Rooted for Good employees Kyle Moore (left) and Joseph Ruehl (right) proudly display their Promise Grant award letter for the purchase of highly requested hygiene products.)

“We are deeply grateful to the DeKalb County Community Foundation for their generous support of our vision to create a community where migrants can thrive, raise families, and pursue a brighter future. Through the Promise Grant, our Bridging Horizons program will provide crucial connections and support for those impacted by migration as they advance their educational goals,” said Rylie Loucks-Kues, Family Service Agencies Director of Community Programming and Outreach. “This grant is a testament to the power of community collaboration. Thank you for believing in our mission and the strength of an inclusive community.”

Promise Grants Awarded:

• Opportunity DeKalb – $1,100 to assist with startup expenses for the Breakthrough Community Business Academy
• Neighbors’ House – $610 to organize a family bowling party to foster community among Neighbors’ House participant families
• Family Service Agency of DeKalb County, INC. – $1,100 to provide essential educational assistance to support migrants and their children in DeKalb County
• Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley – $2,500 to provide pediatric rehabilitation therapy services to DeKalb County children with developmental disabilities (DD/D), complex disabilities, or undiagnosed concerns while helping their families build skills and access resources to help their child
• Rooted for Good – $2,000 to purchase highly requested hygiene products to distribute at food pantry event

Thank you to the DONORS who make grants like these possible!

The Community Foundation is committed to practicing diversity, equity, and inclusion in fulfilling its mission and services. One of several grantmaking programs at the Foundation, the Promise Grant – Subvencion de Promesa program receives support from The Promise Fund – El Fondo de la Promesa and the Howard and Mildred Eychaner Fund. Donations to these or any Fund at the Foundation can be made online, or by mail to the DeKalb County Community Foundation, 475 DeKalb Avenue, Sycamore, IL 60178. For questions or additional information, please contact grants@dekalbccf.org.