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Coles County

Foundation News, Videos
Posted May 28, 2025

Wellness Grant Program Information Session

The Lumpkin Family Foundation is pleased to announce that its 2025 Wellness Grants for Leaders + Frontline Workers program cycle will open on June 2nd and will accept Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) until June 16th.

Kids Riding Bicycles

Foundation News
Posted April 23, 2025

Request for Proposals: Evaluation of LFF’s Work in East Central Illinois

The Lumpkin Family Foundation is at a pivotal moment of transition.

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Foundation News
Posted April 11, 2025

LFF Holds Grantee Listening Session

Grant recipients from the Land, Health, Community and Land, Health, Community-Chicago programs gathered virtually on Friday, April 4th for a listening session with Lumpkin Family Foundation (LFF) staff.

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Foundation News
Posted February 5, 2025

North Lawndale Fresh Program Announces 2025 Call for Ideas

Fresh Taste has announced the 2025 North Lawndale Fresh Call for Ideas.

Ambraw Woods Hikers

Foundation News, Videos
Posted January 24, 2025

Land, Health, Community Now Accepting Letters of Inquiry

Now through February 28, 2025, the Lumpkin Family Foundation is accepting Letters of Inquiry (LOI) for our Land, Health, Community (LHC) Program.

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Foundation News
Posted January 13, 2025

LFF Executive Director Announces Retirement

A Message from Bruce: After 23 incredible years as Executive Director of the Lumpkin Family Foundation, I am announcing my plans to retire this year.