Des Plaines Community Foundation

10/08/2026

10/08/2026

Partnering with other nonprofits builds community. DPCF is grateful to work shoulder to shoulder with our friends at Jet City Coalition to help a neighbor in need. Many hands make light work 👍

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10/08/2026

10/08/2026

Des Plaines Community Foundation Fall Gathering. Grateful 🍁🍂

09/18/2026

Join us this weekend at fall fest

09/14/2026

The Des Plaines Community Foundation will be sponsoring a
Toiletry Drive to supporting our “I wish I had” program
for local teens in need
Where & When:
Des Plaines Fall Fest at Lake Park, September 18-20
https://desplainesfallfest.org/

Please stop by the Des Plaines Community Foundation Tent
and bring your toiletry donations!

We are in need of brand new/unused toiletry items such as:

shampoo/conditioner
deodorant/antiperspirant
feminine products
shaving supplies
dental care items
soaps
lotions
perfumes
minor first aid items

What a great opportunity to collect these items for our local teens in need

September 18-20, your favorite family festival in the northwest suburbs with carnival rides, live bands, food, kids activities, and vendor booths!

09/14/2026

LOOK FOR US AT THIS YEAR'S FALL FEST AT LAKE PARK.

September 18-20, your favorite family festival in the northwest suburbs with carnival rides, live bands, food, kids activities, and vendor booths!

05/02/2026

Got to spend some time this morning with the great people of The Jet City Coalition to help celebrate their summer campaign kickoff!! The Des Plaines Community Foundation is honored to partner with and support this incredible organization.

04/29/2026

The Des Plaines Community Foundation proudly supports the Self-Help Closet & Pantry of Des Plaines. Please join us in supporting them at their annual fundraiser. It will be an incredibly fun evening for an incredibly good cause. Details here:

MASKS & MASTERPIECES
A Masquerade Ball to Unmask Hunger, Benefiting Self-Help Closet & Pantry of Des Plaines
EVENT DETAILS -
Saturday, June 27, 2026 | 7:00-10:30 PM
Shoreline Room - Lakeview Center
1177 Howard Ave. •
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Come as you are -
from casual to costumed.
Heavy appetizers & desserts by Sunrise Grill • Cash bar
TICKET INFORMATION
Individual Ticket: $50 Reserved Table for 8: $360
Limited tickets available - reserve yours today!
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
Solstice Sun - $10,000
Twilight Glow - $2,500
Golden Hour - $5,000
Starlight - $1,000
Firefly Friend - $500