Just like the kitchen table that gathers a family every evening for meals, the Community Foundation of Will County is supporting a region-wide endeavor by its parent organization, The Chicago Community Trust, called "On the Table" to gather community members to spark collaboration and conversation.
To be held on May 12, residents across the northeastern region of Illinois will sit down for intimate mealtime discussions – in backyards, kitchens, community centers and churches with colleagues, neighbors, friends and strangers – to discuss ways on how to take back their communities and create and sustain strong, safe and vibrant communities.
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Three social enterprises were recognized at the 2013 President’s Challenge Social Enterprise Award for their major contributions to society. SATA CommHealth and Bliss Restaurant landed Social Enterprise of the Year titles, while Bettr Barista Coffee Academy bagged the award for Social Enterprise Start-up of the Year.