PREVIOUS RECIPIENTS

Group of women standing together in a room, holding certificates and smiling, with a U.S. Army insignia above them on the wall.

Little Sisters of the Poor

“The Little Sisters of the Poor serve and care for the elderly poor in the spirit of humble service…”

April 10, 2024
Four people standing together, holding a large check for $2,900 made out to PADS of Lake County, with a brick wall in the background.

PADS of Lake County

“We help individuals and families reach their full potential by providing a comprehensive approach to reducing homelessness.”

July 10, 2024
Group of four people standing inside a room with a colorful children's play area, including a small play kitchen, a activity table, and a play rug with roads and buildings. They are holding a large check awarded to Mimis House.

Mimi’s House

“We provide children and families access to the services and resources they need in order to safely and appropriately accomplish permanency in a timely manner.”

Two women standing in a room, holding a large ceremonial check for $4,000 made out to Lake County Haven, dated May 12, 2023. The woman on the left wears a green sleeveless top and blue jeans, smiling. The woman on the right wears a patterned black and white dress and black heels, also smiling. There is a tall potted plant between them and a white wall in the background. 
October 9, 2024

Lake County Haven

”Lake County Haven is a social-service agency dedicated to meeting the needs of homeless women and children. Education, employment, and life-skills training”

A group of eight people, including women, men, and a girl, are standing indoors, smiling and holding a large check made out to BOUNCE Children's Foundation for $4,300. There are several framed photos on the wall behind them, and a white cabinet and printer are visible on the left side of the image.

“Guided by our commitment to promote adoption, and humane treatment, reduce pet overpopulation and to keep people and pets together, we aim to create a more compassionate community.”

January 8, 2025

BOUNCE Foundation

Four women and two children posing indoors, one of the children sitting in a stroller, holding a large check for $6,300 made out to TOTS, with a date of May 7, 2026. Behind them are store shelves, a window, and some equipment.

“Founded by an occupational therapist, we are excited to be a first-of-its-kind daycare for tots with special needs in Chicago's northwest suburbs. Our curriculum is rich with therapeutic supports to maximize each child’s development.”

April 9, 2025

TOTS 

October 8,  2025
Three men standing in a room, one holding a large check for $5700. The man on the left is wearing glasses and an orange shirt, the man in the middle is wearing a striped shirt, and the man on the right is wearing a maroon shirt. There are tables with items and a woman seated at the table on the right. The background shows a stage, a TV, and large windows. 
July 8, 2024

BiG Great Lakes

“The mission of BiG is to provide an innovative entrepreneurial and residential community for adults with disabilities, and to change the way the world views this population.”

Two women standing in a store decorated with Christmas trees, ornaments, and holiday decorations, smiling while holding shopping bags, with a table and holiday items around them.

Mimi’s House 

April 9, 2025

Fill a Heart 4 Kids

“Fill a Heart 4 Kids provides homeless, at risk, & foster children food, critical necessities, educational support, & life skills opportunities”

A small tan Chihuahua with large ears, wearing a blue collar, resting on a person's arm in a pink jacket. 
July 9, 2025

Orphans of the Storm

“Bounce Children’s Foundation transforms the lives of chronically ill children and their families, shifting all from surviving to thriving.”

Two women smiling and holding a large oversized check for $5,000 made out to 'Luggage for Freedom' in an office setting.

“LFF’s goal is to provide a sense of dignity to women who are staying at and transitioning out of domestic violence and homeless shelters by giving them a suitcase packed with personal and household items along with filled backpacks for their children.”

January 4, 2026

Luggage for Freedom

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