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Science Minors Club at Hawthorn School,
Vernon Hills. Photo courtesy of MSI.
Feb 10, 2020
Food, Fire, and Fun
Since its opening in 1933, the Museum of Science and Industry has been dedicated to inspiring the inventive genius in all of us. An important part of their programming has been to develop tools, trainings, and resources ...
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McKinley Community Play Garden. Photo courtesy of NeighborSpace.
Jan 21, 2020
“Growing Together” Case Study Now Available
In fall 2018, The Christopher Family Foundation launched a new initiative to increase access to nature as part of a healthy childhood for children living on the West Side of Chicago. Growing Together: West Side Collaborative for ...
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Dec 27, 2019
Announcing our Second Cohort of 2019 Grantees
In the latter half of the year, CFF focuses grantmaking on programs impacting a family’s health and wellbeing, as well as those that promote community and fellowship. We are pleased to award grants to 15 remarkable organizations ...
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