Polk Bros. Foundation Blog
June 6, 2014
Spotlight on citywide collaboratives addressing homelessness In addition to ongoing grantmaking, Polk Bros. Foundation has played a key role in a number of collaborative, citywide efforts […]
May 9, 2014
Spotlight on school-based health centers Chicago’s students frequently go without medical treatment due to challenges their families face in securing comprehensive health care. Language barriers, lack […]
April 7, 2014
Spotlight on Sinai Health System Offering mental health screenings, counseling, evaluation and support for children under 18, the Under the Rainbow department at Sinai Health System […]
March 17, 2014
Polk Bros. Foundation provides lead gift to launch Chicago Anchors for a Strong Economy (CASE) CHICAGO — Polk Bros. Foundation provided the lead gift to launch […]
March 12, 2014
CEO’s 25th anniversary letter Dear Friends and Colleagues, For the past 25 years, Polk Bros. Foundation has been asking the question: What do Chicagoans, especially those […]
March 9, 2014
Spotlight on Cabrini Green Legal Aid The comprehensive work that Cabrini Green Legal Aid (CGLA) provides its legal clients goes far beyond handling individual legal matters. […]
November 7, 2012
Polk Bros. Foundation names Gillian Darlow new CEO Darlow brings passion for philanthropy; nonprofit and civic leadership experience CHICAGO – Today the Polk Bros. Foundation appointed […]
May 9, 2012
Leading Chicago foundation seeking new leadership to build on 23-year legacy Polk Bros. Foundation CEO and Executive Director to retire at end of year CHICAGO – […]