Featured News Archives - Polk Bros. Foundation

July 15, 2026

July 15, 2026

Polk Bros. Foundation congratulates Dr. Garth Walker on his confirmation as Chicago’s Commissioner of Public Health

Polk Bros. Foundation congratulates Dr. Garth Walker on his confirmation as Chicago’s Commissioner of Public Health Following his confirmation by Chicago’s City Council, Walker stepped down from Polk Bros. Foundation board of directors Polk Bros. Foundation […]

February 17, 2026

February 17, 2026

Polk Bros. Foundation to release three grant opportunities to support community-driven efforts and help shape future grantmaking

Polk Bros. Foundation to release three grant opportunities to support community-driven efforts and help shape future grantmaking Together, these grants will total $3 million CHICAGO — Polk Bros. Foundation will […]

December 16, 2025

Listening deeply, building for now and what’s next

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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. […]

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 […]