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SYCAMORE – 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, according to a news release.
“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,” Rylie Loucks-Kues, Family Service Agency director of community programming and outreach, said in a news release.
“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,” Rylie Loucks-Kues continued. “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 and Fox Valley – $2,500 to provide pediatric rehabilitation therapy services to 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 events
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 at dekalbccf.org/donate, or by mail to the DeKalb County Community Foundation, 475 DeKalb Avenue, Sycamore, IL 60178. For questions or additional information, email grants@dekalbccf.org.