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June 11, 2025
Janet Ward
June 11, 2025

Polk Bros. Foundation Controller Janet Ward to retire in June

Polk Bros. Foundation Controller Janet Ward to retire in June After more than 11 years of dedicated service to Polk Bros. Foundation, Controller Janet Ward, CPA, […]
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May 21, 2025
Evette Cardona
May 21, 2025

A conversation with Evette Cardona as she bids farewell to Polk Bros. Foundation

A conversation with Evette Cardona as she bids farewell to Polk Bros. Foundation Earlier this year, we announced that Polk Bros. Foundation’s Vice President of Programs […]
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March 20, 2025
Evette Cardona
March 20, 2025

Polk Bros. Foundation Vice President of Programs Evette Cardona to retire in May

Polk Bros. Foundation Vice President of Programs Evette Cardona to retire in May Evette Cardona, longtime Polk Bros. Foundation Vice President of Programs and esteemed activist […]
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November 20, 2024
Suzanne Doornbos Kerbow
November 20, 2024

A conversation with Suzanne Doornbos Kerbow as she bids farewell to Polk Bros. Foundation

A conversation with Suzanne Doornbos Kerbow as she bids farewell to Polk Bros. Foundation Earlier this year, we announced that Polk Bros. Foundation’s Program Director for […]
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July 10, 2024
Amy Hill
July 10, 2024

Polk Bros. Foundation Vice President of Investments and Administration Amy Hill will retire in September

Polk Bros. Foundation Vice President of Investments and Administration Amy Hill will retire in September Polk Bros. Foundation Vice President of Investments and Administration Amy Hill […]
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May 16, 2024
Debbie Reznick
May 16, 2024

A conversation with Debbie Reznick as she bids farewell to Polk Bros. Foundation

A conversation with Debbie Reznick as she bids farewell to Polk Bros. Foundation Late last year, we announced that Polk Bros. Foundation Senior Program Officer Debbie […]
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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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About Polk Bros. Foundation

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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  • Janet Ward
    Polk Bros. Foundation Controller Janet Ward to retire in June
    June 11, 2025
  • Evette Cardona
    A conversation with Evette Cardona as she bids farewell to Polk Bros. Foundation
    May 21, 2025
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    Standing firm in our commitments to Chicago | A letter from our CEO
    April 21, 2025
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    How we arrived at our new goals — and why our commitment remains absolute
    April 21, 2025
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    Polk Bros. Foundation Vice President of Programs Evette Cardona to retire in May
    March 20, 2025
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