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December 16, 2025
December 16, 2025

Listening deeply, building for now and what’s next

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April 21, 2025
A Letter from Our CEO
April 21, 2025

Standing firm in our commitments to Chicago | A letter from our CEO

Standing firm in our commitments to Chicago | A letter from our CEO Dear Friends and Partners, When we announced in October our transition to new […]
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April 21, 2025
How we arrived at our new goals — and why our commitment remains absolute
April 21, 2025

How we arrived at our new goals — and why our commitment remains absolute

How we arrived at our new goals — and why our commitment remains absolute By Gillian Darlow, Evette Cardona and Anna Lee This past October, we […]
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October 29, 2024
What more can we do to create real, lasting change in Chicago?
October 29, 2024

What more can we do to create real, lasting change in Chicago?

What more can we do to create real, lasting change in Chicago? An open letter to our grantee partners announcing a two-year transition toward three new […]
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September 3, 2024
PBF NEWS
September 3, 2024

Polk Bros. Foundation Program Director for Education Suzanne Doornbos Kerbow will retire in November

Polk Bros. Foundation Program Director for Education Suzanne Doornbos Kerbow will retire in November After dedicating 35 years to advancing education in Chicago as Polk Bros. […]
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February 22, 2024
Is the change we’re all seeking for Chicago within reach
February 22, 2024

Is the change we’re all seeking for Chicago within reach?

Is the change we’re all seeking for Chicago within reach? By Gillian Darlow, Polk Bros. Foundation CEO I find myself grappling with this question every day.  […]
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December 20, 2023
Deborah E. Bennett
December 20, 2023

A conversation with Deborah E. Bennett as she bids farewell to Polk Bros. Foundation

A conversation with Deborah E. Bennett as she bids farewell to Polk Bros. Foundation Last month, we announced that Polk Bros. Foundation Senior Program Officer Deborah […]
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November 17, 2023
PBF NEWS
November 17, 2023

Celebrating the Legacy of Two Philanthropic Changemakers

Celebrating the Legacy of Two Philanthropic Changemakers Our hearts are filled with a bittersweet mix of emotions as we share some important news regarding two cherished […]
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November 17, 2023
Debbie Reznick
November 17, 2023

Polk Bros. Foundation Senior Program Officer Debbie Reznick will step down in May 2024 to pursue new adventures

Polk Bros. Foundation Senior Program Officer Debbie Reznick will step down in May 2024 to pursue new adventures After over 30 years of philanthropic and nonprofit […]
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Polk Bros. Foundation is a private independent foundation dedicated to building and strengthening Chicago's families and communities, especially those most affected by poverty. The Foundation focuses its work at the intersection of Chicago's most pressing issues to address the complex roots and devastating effects of poverty, challenge inequity, and ensure that all Chicagoans have the opportunity to reach their full potential. Learn more.

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  • Listening deeply, building for now and what’s next
    December 16, 2025
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    Polk Bros. Foundation Controller Janet Ward to retire in June
    June 11, 2025
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    A conversation with Evette Cardona as she bids farewell to Polk Bros. Foundation
    May 21, 2025
  • A Letter from Our CEO
    Standing firm in our commitments to Chicago | A letter from our CEO
    April 21, 2025
  • How we arrived at our new goals — and why our commitment remains absolute
    How we arrived at our new goals — and why our commitment remains absolute
    April 21, 2025
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