Effective Support Services

Des Plaines Community Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for local residents through a range of compassionate services. From wheelchair-accessible ramps to scholarships for local students, our goal is to provide essential support to those in need. Our comprehensive community assistance programs cover various aspects of daily living, ensuring that no neighbor is left behind.

Services Offered

Wheelchair Ramps & Knox Boxes

We provide wheelchair ramps to enhance accessibility for elderly and disabled residents. Our ramps are tailored to fit individual homes, ensuring safe and easy mobility. We can also install a Knox box on your front door for emergency professionals to quickly enter your locked home in case of emergency.

Scholarships for

Local Students

We support the educational aspirations of local students by offering scholarships. This initiative helps ease the financial burden of higher education for deserving students.

Snow Shoveling

Our volunteers offer snow shoveling services to ensure safe pathways and driveways during the winter months, particularly for the elderly and disabled.

Lawn Care Help

Maintaining a yard can be challenging for seniors. We provide lawn care services to keep yards well-maintained, allowing the community to enjoy their outdoor spaces without worry.

Warm Thanksgiving

Day Meal Delivery

Thanksgiving is a time for giving. Our program delivers warm Thanksgiving Day meals to homebound, elderly, disabled and low-income people, providing nourishment and comfort.

Get in Touch Today

Our comprehensive community support services are designed to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Des Plaines residents.