The Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation aims to unite community members to mobilize resources to advance a racially just society and equitable outcomes for residents of Oak Park, River Forest, and surrounding communities. Their mission revolves around promoting equity, inclusivity, and courage, working towards a racially just society in which all community members thrive and prosper.
The grant program under the Russell & Josephine Kott Memorial Charitable Trust aims to significantly impact senior citizens' lives through various means. Specifically, it supports health and wellness programs, basic needs provision, and community outreach and engagement initiatives tailored for the elderly. Additionally, it funds academic programs to offer better education, training, and research opportunities for caregivers and nursing students. Furthermore, the program supports professional advocacy, including legal services and expanded training for nonprofit professionals advising seniors on healthcare options. The overarching goal is to fund charitable organizations that enhance individual livelihoods, especially seniors, through education and medical services.