Knowledge Center
Access the latest news from the Foundation, as well as recent data, reports and other helpful information. If your organization is interested in sharing relevant reports or information about Lake County’s nonprofit or philanthropic sectors, contact us at emily@lakecountycf.org.
Professional Development Resource Guide
A curated a list of professional development opportunities for individuals in the nonprofit sector, updated and published quarterly. Resource Guide_July 2021
Racial Equity Resource Library
We maintain a free community Racial Equity Resource Library that contains a racial equity glossary, books, articles, podcasts, documentaries and other materials on racial justice issues.
Knowledge Areas
COVID-Related Resources
COVID-19 Resource Guide for Nonprofits - Steans Family Foundation
Community Health
Live Well Lake County
Lake County Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) – 2016 - 2021
Lake County Community Health Assessment (CHA) – 2016 - 2021
The Together Summit 2017
Criminal Justice
Never Fully Freed: The Scale and Impact of Permanent Punishments on People with Criminal Records in Illinois
Housing
Hunger
Coordinating Access to Affordable, Nutritious Food in Lake County - LCCF Impact Analysis
Coordinating Access to Affordable, Nutritious Food in Lake County - LCCF Executive Summary
Grow Lake County - A resource hub about Lake County's food system and includes an interactive map of places to purchase fresh, local food. This website is a product of 3-year pilot program.
Hunger in America 2014, Special Report for Lake County, Illinois - In 2013, the Foundation awarded a grant to Northern Illinois Food Bank to support the development of a special report on hunger in Lake County through Feeding America.
Other Resources
Collective Impact
Collective Impact – 2011 by John Kania & Mark Kramer - Featured in Stanford Social Innovation Review
Collective Impact Forum - This site includes the latest tools, resources and advice about Collective Impact
Economic Development
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy – 2013 Prepared for Lake County Partners
Poverty
Heartland Alliance Report on Illinois Poverty – March, 2019 (The Gender Disadvantage – Why Inequality Persists)