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1		LAKE FOREST, IL
2		ANTIOCH, IL
3		ALGONQUIN, IL
4		FRANKFORT, IL
5		CHICAGO, IL
6		CHICAGO, IL
7		Glen Ellyn, IL
8		CENTRALIA, IL
9		CARROLLTON, IL
10		CHICAGO, IL
11		PALATINE, IL
12		HUNTLEY, IL
13		SALEM, IL
14		MATTOON, IL
15		Mount Prospect, IL
16		CHICAGO, IL
17		CHICAGO, IL
18		LEMONT, IL
19		HOMEWOOD, IL
20		South Holland, IL
21		Crystal Lake, IL
22		SPRINGFIELD, IL
23		Chicago, IL
24		McHenry, IL
25		Evanston, IL
26		MONMOUTH, IL
27		GLENVIEW, IL
28		FREEPORT, IL
29		Savanna, IL
30		SCHAUMBURG, IL
31		CHICAGO, IL
32		RIVER GROVE, IL
33		WILMETTE, IL
34		GLEN ELLYN, IL
35		Chicago, IL
36		CHICAGO, IL
37		NAPERVILLE, IL
38		ELGIN, IL
39		CHICAGO, IL
40		DEERFIELD, IL
41		MACHESNEY PARK, IL
42		PRINCETON, IL
43		North Riverside, IL
44		CHICAGO, IL
45		Hoffman Estates, IL
46		Yorkville, IL
47		Rochelle, IL
48		SCHAUMBURG, IL
49		GLEN ELLYN, IL
50		SPRINGFIELD, IL

PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

GOLF OUTING: THE ORGANIZATION HELD A GOLF OUTING TO RAISE MONEY FOR ALZHEIMERS RESEARCH, CANCER RESEARCH, LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES SCHOLARSHIPS

TO FUND SCHOLARSHIPS, PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS TO FURTHER EDUCATION IN .

TEN 1,500 ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDY A FOREIGN LANGUAGE ABROAD WERE GIVEN OUT.

THE ORGANIZATION GRANTS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO UNDERPRIVILEDGED STUDENTS.

IN 2002, PROUDLY PUT HIS NFL CAREER WITH THE ARIZONA CARDINALS ON HOLD TO SERVE HIS COUNTRY. FAMILY AND FRIENDS ESTABLISHED THE FOLLOWING PATS DEATH IN APRIL 2004 WHILE SERVING WITH THE 75TH RANGER REGIMENT IN AFGHANISTAN. CREATED TO HONOR PATS LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE, THE INVESTS IN MILITARY VETERANS AND THEIR SPOUSES THROUGH ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPSBUILDING A DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF LEADERS COMMITTED TO SERVICE TO OTHERS. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE , VISIT WWW.PATTILLMANFOUNDATION.ORG. FOUNDED IN 2008, THE SCHOLARS PROGRAM SUPPORTS OUR NATIONS ACTIVE-DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS, VETERANS AND MILITARY SPOUSES BY INVESTING IN THEIR HIGHER EDUCATION. THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM COVERS DIRECT STUDY-RELATED EXPENSES, INCLUDING TUITION AND FEES, BOOKS AND LIVING EXPENSES, FOR SCHOLARS WHO ARE PURSUING UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE OR POST-GRADUATE DEGREES AS A FULL-TIME STUDENT AT A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE, U.S.-BASED ACC

PROVIDE FOOD, CLOTHING, SHELTER, HEALTH CARE, AND EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR ORPHANS IN UGANDA

THE PURPOSES OF THE CHSAA ARE TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO AND TO ENCOURAGE ADVOCACY FOR THE DISTRICT. EXAMPLES OF ACTIVITIES THAT CAN FULFILL THESE PURPOSES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: 1. TO ACT AS A CLEARING HOUSE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF INFORMATION AND COORDINATION OF SERVICES. 2. TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS TO GRADUATES. 3. TO RECOGNIZE OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS OF . 4. TO HELP FACILITATE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS, EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMS, AND OTHER STUDENT ACTIVITIES. 5. TO MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH FORMER STUDENTS AND DISTINGUISHED GRADUATES OF .

RAISE FUNDS FOR MEDICAL EXPENSES AND SCHOLARSHIPS

PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS THROUGH GIFTS TO VARIOUS WELL-KNOWN EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS.

PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS AND ENHANCES THE QUALITY OF THE EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT AND PROGRAMMING.

THE ORGANIZATION IS MADE UP OF A GROUP OF PARENTS, TEACHERS, AND COMMUNITY MEMEBERS WHO PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE FINE ARTS PROGRAMS TO ASSIST IN FUNDRAISING AND PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO HUNTLEY HIGH SCHOOL FINE ART STUDENTS.

RAISE FUNDS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF and PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS ENTERING THE MEDICAL FIELD

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES RELATED TO ADMINISTRATION FOR SCHOLARSHIPS: TRUSTEE FEES 1,450 PROFESSIONAL FEES 650 SCHOLARSHIP PROCESSING FEES 30

Provide support services in Ghana, Africa from locals in Ghana and from volunteers from the USA up to 20 needy children with educational assistance and up to 120 children with other assistance including food, medical, household and personal care supplies

PROVIDES TO EMPLOYEES AND/OR THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS OR DEPENDENTS OF GREAT WOLF RESORTS, .

TO PARTNER WITH HIGHER EDUCATION TO ELEVATE THE CIVIC PRIORITY OF .

EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR BURN VICTIMS

TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CHILDREN WITH HIGH-POTENTIAL THAT COME FROM LOW-INCOME PERUVIAN FAMILIES TO ATTEND INNOV SCHOOLS AND RECEIVE A WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION.

ACADEMIC AND VOCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

College Scholarships for local students.

TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CHILDREN AND STEPCHILDREN ACTIVE MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING WITH THE

To support and enhance undergraduate and graduate education in by soliciting donations for purpose making grants to universities and related organizations in .

To provide a place for fellowship for veterans and families who have served in the US military. The provides funds for scholarships, various activities for children and purchases of flags for other organizations.

To conduct nationwide academic competitions for recognition and college undergraduate scholarships.

SCHOLARSHIPS GRANTED - GRANTED 532 SCHOLARSHIPS TO INDIVIDUALS DURING 2021.

THE PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR CADDIES AND PROMOTES THE SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL WELFARE OF RECIPIENTS.

TO PROVIDE GRANTS and SCHOLARSHIPS.

PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES BY PAYING RENT UTILITIES GAS FOR DR APPOINTMENTS MEDICATION FOOD AND CHILD CARE EXPENSES PROVIDE LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS SUPPORT FOR LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS

VIP BRINGS THE HOME AND SCHOOL INTO CLOSER RELATIONSHIP, AND DEVELOPS BETWEEN EDUCATOR AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC, SUCH UNITED EFFORTS AS WILL SECURE FOR EVERY CHILD, THE HIGHES ADVANTAGES IN PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SOCIAL EDUCATION BY PROVIDING FUNDING FOR ACADEMIC AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS AWARDING ANNUAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS.

PROVIDING ASSISTANCE WITH BURIALS, GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS.

THE "") IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO ASSIST IN THE FURTHERANCE OF EDUCATION ACTIVITIES AND OBJECTIVES AT , COMMUNITY DISTRICT NO. 504 (THE ""). THE RECEIVES, ADMINISTERS, AND DISTRIBUTES FUNDS TO THE FOR VARIOUS GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS.

THE MISSION IS TO ASSIST AND PROVIDE COMMUNITY AND INTERNATIONAL SERVICE. TO ADVANCE WORLD UNDERSTANDING, GOODWILL, AND PEACE THROUGH THE IMPROVEMENT OF HEALTH, SUPPORT OF EDUCATION INCLUDING SCHOLARSHIPS, AND THE ALLEVIATION OF POVERTY.

THE MISSION OF . IS TO GIVE STUDENTS WITH FINANCIAL NEEDS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND COLLEGE. WITH A FOCUS ON EDUCATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT, . EXTENDS THE USEFUL LIFE OF SLOW-MOVING AND EXCESS INVENTORY DONATIONS BY REDISTRIBUTING THESE GIFTS TO 2- AND 4-YEAR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, INCLUDING COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND TRIBAL INSTITUTIONS HELPING THEM LOWER THEIR OPERATING EXPENSES. IN TURN, THESE SCHOOLS HELP THEIR STUDENTS WITH SCHOLARSHIPS ENABLING THEM TO TRANSFORM THEIR OWN LIVES. PRODUCTS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE ON CAMPUS ARE RECYLED, REPAIRED, OR CONVERTED TO CASH TO FUND ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE FORM OF CASH GIFTS TO PARTNER SCHOOLS. IN 2017, . REBRANDED AS EALGREEN TO CELEBRATE THE SUCCESS OF THIS CIRCULAR ECONOMY MODEL AND THE 20,000 STUDENTS WHO HAVE RECEIVED SCHOLARSHIPS TO DATE.

Our mission is to intervene in the lives of disadvantaged youth in the community by enriching their academic, cultural and social development through academic assistance, computer technology, art and music programs and college scholarships. "Discovering the Potential in YOU!" Educational and Charitable

TO PROMOTE AND EDUCATE IN ALL MATTERS RELATED TO FOOD, BEVERAGE AND HOSPITALITY FIELDS AND TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS OR GRANTS TO THOSE PURSUING WORK IN SUCH FIELDS.

PROMOTE STUDENT ATHLETICS THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS AND SPORTSMANSHIP.

AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS TO PURSUE EDUCATION IN THE FINE

TO PROMOTE THE PROFESSION OF HYGIENE THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS, RESEARCH AND COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANTS THAT ARE OFFERED TO LICENSED HYGIENISTS AND HYGIENE STUDENTS.

PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO CADDIES, EMPLOYEES AND CHILDREN OF EMPLOYEES OF COUNTRY CLUB BASED ON NEED AND MERIT.

TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Awards tuition assistance scholarships to college students residing in the LaSalle, IL area. Scholarships are one time awards that are not renewable. Maximum is $10,000. Eleven scholarships were awarded in 2021.

FOUNDATION AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS TO 14 MERITORIOUS CADDIES AT

ADVANCING AND FOSTERING COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS, PROGRAMS, AND RESEARCH INITIATIVES.

We demonstrate and extend the love and compassion of Jesus Christ to at-risk single moms and their children while equipping them to live independently through reduced cost , financial literacy training, scholarships and other supportive services.

Provide Scholarships to residents of Kendall County Il

To promote continuing education by providing scholarships to graduates.

CONCERTS AND MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS

Raises funds to award college scholarships to local area students in need

ASSOCIATION (SUAA), COMPOSED OF 15,000+ MEMBERS, IS A VOLUNTARY MEMBER ASSOCIATION OF AND ACTIVE EMPLOYEES OF THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF ILLINOIS (SURS). SUAA ADVOCATES A STRONG AND SECURE PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PENSION AND HEALTH BENEFIT SYSTEM WITH CONTINUOUS TRACKING OF BENEFIT ISSUES AND FUNDING LEVELS FOR THE 135,000 PARTICIPANTS OF THE SURS PENSION SYSTEM AND THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN. SUAA WORKS WITH ITS MEMBERS AND GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS TO ENHANCE BENEFITS FOR ALL AND TO ENSURE APPROPRIATE FUNDING FOR THOSE PROGRAMS. SUAA PUBLISHES A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER AND CONDUCTS AN ANNUAL MEETING FOR ITS MEMBERS. SUAA CHAPTERS ARE IN EVERY PUBLIC UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAMPUS IN ILLINOIS.

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