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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.

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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.

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Foundation News, Press Releases
Posted January 8, 2025

Land, Health, Community Program to Hold Spring Information Session

The Lumpkin Family Foundation is pleased to announce that its Land, Health, Community (LHC) 2025 grant cycle will open on January 24th and will accept Letters of Inquiry until February 28th.

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Foundation News
Posted December 18, 2024

Land, Health, Community-Chicago Awards 2024 Grantees

The Lumpkin Family Foundation’s grant program, Land, Health, Community-Chicago (LHC-C), recently awarded 31 grants in the Chicagoland area.

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Foundation News
Posted December 4, 2024

LFF Unveils New Website

Our site has a fresh new look, but still reflects our dedication to East Central Illinois and the history of the Lumpkin family.

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