Foundation 205

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Photos by Laura Meyer

Showcase 2024, Imagine and Inspire, took place in early February at Medinah Country Club. The fundraising gala supports Foundation 205’s mission to ensure all Elmhurst Public School students have access to innovation and opportunities for educational excellence.

This year, Deirdre Churchill was the recipient of the Friend of the Foundation Award for her seven-year tenure on the Board of Directors and her lasting legacy and impact on the organization.

Michael Haarlow and Melissa Ptasienski

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Executive Director Kate Knicker, Jill Martin, Associate Director Lauren Johnson, Angie Martino, Michael Haarlow, Megan Farley, Emcee Kerry Sayers, Kelly Stetler, Board Chair Heather Stotts, and Melissa Ptsasiensk

Friend of the Foundation Award Winner Dierdre Churchill

Jeff Bryk, Kate Knicker and Lyle Weseloh

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Lifelong musician, KC Congdon, has directed the Agape Ringers for four years.

Ringing in the Season

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Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club

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Let it Snow: A festive and fun-filled end to 2023

An organized layout helps volunteers to work efficiently.

Assisting As Needed: Elmhurst-Yorkfield Food Pantry helps families make healthy eating a reality

92 students and three nuns perished in one of America's deadliest school fires.

Out of the ashes: Six and a half decades later, Chicagoans still commemorate Our Lady of the Angels school fire

Tely Nagle, Drake Hotel Proprietor, in the Romanesque gardens 
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Welcome In! The Drake Oak Brook’s elegance and charm are back to stay

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Comfort & Joy: Shopping This Holiday Season In Oak Brook, and elsewhere in DuPage

Readerlink Presenting Sponsor Table including Kristen & Jon Anderson, Mike & Tanya Nolan (front row), Dr. Allen & Christine Bloom, Toni & Mike Havala, Dionne Miller, Kathy & Dennis Abboud (back row)

Loaves and Fishes Night to End Hunger Gala

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West Suburban Humane Society Barkapalooza

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Downers Grove Oktoberfest

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Lego Art Installation

United Real Estate Chicago celebrated its grand opening in Oak Brook with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The Greater Oak Brook Chamber of Commerce and Oak Brook Village President, Larry Herman was in attendance among special guests.

United Real Estate Grand Opening