Our mission is to enhance the quality of education and increase community involvement by fostering partnerships that support excellence and innovation in Community Consolidated School District 59
CCSD59 EDUCATION FOUNDATION AT A GLANCE
STUDENT ART WORK
2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
WAYS TO SUPPORT
The District 59 Empowerment Fund was established to help District 59 families in need.
The needs of families in our community has increased, as has the number of families needing additional supports.
The Empowerment Fund is used to support the extraordinary needs of CCSD59 students and their families.
The District 59 Education Foundation is sponsoring a donation drive to address these needs through the District's Empowerment Fund.
You can help the Education Foundation support the D59 community through a monetary donation, or by mailing a check made out to "District 59 Education Foundation" to:
District 59 Education Foundation
1001 Leicester Road
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Donations of clothing or non-perishable food items can be made through Amazon's Wish List. Donations can be can also be made in person at Juliette Low's front office, or the District Administration Building.
Please consider making a donation by selecting "Make a Donation" below. Thank you.
2024-2025 GRANT RECIPIENT HIGHLIGHTS
HOLMES CLUSTER BOO BASH
D59 EDUCATION FOUNDATION GRANTS
For school year 2025-2026, teachers, staff members, and community members can apply to receive a grant from the D59 Education Foundation. Grant applications are now open.
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Grants will be reviewed throughout the year on an individual basis.
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All grants must be submitted by March of current school year.
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All grant money must be used by end of current fiscal year.
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Each grant must be approved by the principal of the school you are associated with before submitting grant to District 59 Education Foundation.
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Applicants may be asked to attend an Education Foundation meeting to further explain their grant request and answer any questions.
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The D59 Ed Foundation shall be recognized as a supporter of the event.
Distribution of Funds
Upon approval of a grant proposal, the Foundation will issue a check to the school or the district. The project director is required to maintain records of all expenditures and provide associated receipts. Monies must be used by of end of fiscal year.
Ownership of Material
Equipment and materials purchased through the Grant Program will remain the property of Community Consolidated School District 59.
* The person receiving the grant will have exclusive use of the equipment and
materials for as long as the project continues.
* Any unexpended grant funds are to be returned to the Foundation.
THE GRANT APPLICATION IS IN THE LINK BELOW. Please fill out all necessary information, click submit, and we will contact you.
EXPERIENCE
THE CCSD59
EDUCATION
FOUNDATION
The Foundation has strong community partnerships which help us to provide essential connections within the District 59 community.
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Elk Grove Village Character Counts Coalition
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Elk Grove Village Rotary
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PTOs at District 59 Schools
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Libraries and Park Districts in Arlington Heights, Des Plaines, Elk Grove Village, and Mount Prospect
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CCSD59 Board of Education
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CCSD59 Administration
BACK TO SCHOOL 2025-2026 BACK PACK EVENT
CCSD59 Community Cares Closet
CCSD59’s Community Cares Closet (CCC) helps District 59 families in need of basic necessities. For no charge, qualifying families can shop the store for items they need. The District 59 Education Foundation, in partnership with CCSD59, would like your help to keep the Community Cares Closet stocked this school year, especially as we enter the cold months of winter.
The Community Cares Closet is in need of the following items for the upcoming winter season:
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Pants for children, men & women (sweatpants, joggers, jeans, leggings, etc.)
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Sweaters & long sleeve shirts for children, men & women
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Winter coats for children, men & women
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Snow boots & snow pants for children
Please note that no baby items/clothing are needed at this time. We encourage you to contribute any of the above clothing items that are CLEAN & NEW OR GENTLY USED CONDITION. Donated items can be dropped off at the Administration building. If you would like to contribute in a different way, you can also purchase items from our COS Amazon wish list and have them sent directly to the District.
In person donations can be made at the Juliette Low front office.
Any support you can provide, whether big or small, is greatly appreciated. Together, we can make a positive difference in the lives of our District 59 families.
TEACHER APPRECIATION
Give Thanks. Recognize Excellence.
You can support initiatives in the classroom by recognizing a teacher or staff member at one of our schools by making a donation to the CCSD59 Education Foundation below.
Click the Staff Appreciation Form button below to request a certificate in the name of a teacher or staff member who has made a difference in the classroom, in their school, or in the community.
To add a donation in recognition of that staff member, click the DONATE button below to make the donation.
Your donation will help the Foundation fund grants which provide support for the innovation and creativity that our teachers and staff bring to the schools and classrooms.
Make a donation in recognition of a teacher or staff member by clicking the donate button below.
