Polk Bros. Foundation Blog

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. […]

July 10, 2024

Polk Bros. Foundation welcomes James Fawley as Vice President of Investments and Administration

Polk Bros. Foundation welcomes James Fawley as Vice President of Investments and Administration Polk Bros. Foundation welcomed James Fawley to its team last week as the […]

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. […]

February 22, 2024

February 22, 2024

Polk Bros. Foundation announces two strategic staff appointments and celebrates a promotion

Polk Bros. Foundation announces two strategic staff appointments and celebrates a promotion Polk Bros. Foundation will soon welcome two new staff members in positions created, in […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

November 17, 2023

Polk Bros. Foundation Senior Program Officer Deborah E. Bennett to retire next month

Polk Bros. Foundation Senior Program Officer Deborah E. Bennett to retire next month Polk Bros. Foundation Senior Program Officer Deborah E. Bennett — who designs and […]

June 8, 2023

June 8, 2023

Take Five with Jacquelyn Lemon of NewRoot Learning Institute

Take Five with Jacquelyn Lemon of NewRoot Learning Institute Take Five is an interview series that highlights Polk Bros. Foundation grantee partners who are taking impressive […]