MENU give now! Home > About reach and impact A great way to get to know us and the value of what we do is to read about our work. We've helped organizations transform themselves, responded to bring new experiences to Evanston through collaboration, and granted more than $12 million to over 175 organizations. ending homelessness one person at a time Connections for the Homeless works to end homelessness one person at a time. The challenge is great with more than 1,000 Evanston residents without permanent housing on a daily basis. Read more organization provides children's books featuring black characters “Hey, that girl looks like me!” Those are words that Krenice Roseman and Derrick Ramsey love to hear. Read more supporting workforce development and environmental sustainability The Evanston Rebuilding Warehouse has a dual mission working to reduce waste in landfill and providing workforce training. Read more Leadership Evanston Graduate Pursues Lifelong Dream “Taking Leadership Evanston allowed me the courage to pursue new challenges and build skills that apply in whatever I choose to do.” Read more Growing and Connecting Organizations The local organization Books & Breakfast extended its reach through participation in the three-year root2fruit program. Read more Three Generations Establish Fund The Joe "Butch" Martin donor advised fund flourishes. With help from ECF’s donor advised fund program, three generations of Joe Martin’s family work together to honor his memory. Read more About Us Sobre la Fundación ECF Position Posting Strategic Plan What's a Community Foundation? Community Equity Statement Our Path 2020 Annual Report Board & Committees Staff Events Spotlight Stories News Document Library Contact eNews Signup Equity Promise 2021 a proud partner of Home | Contact | Sitemap | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Site by Jell Creative Inc. Copyright © 2021 Evanston Community Foundation | 1560 Sherman Ave. Suite 535 Evanston, IL 60201 | 847.492.0990 eNews Signup Board Member Login Fundholder Portal The Evanston Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization, and your gift to one of our funds is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.Our federal tax id number is 36-3466802.