About Us
THE PROGRESSIVES-HARAMBE, INC. NFP is a community-based, non-profit organization driven by dedicated women striving to foster academic excellence and create resilient communities. We are committed to two key objectives:
- Nurturing the holistic growth of children by providing educational, cultural, social, and emotional support.
- Providing valuable assistance to families facing emergencies in the Chicagoland area.
With our annual benefit fashion show and yearly membership dues, we raise funds to go toward scholarships, enrichment camps, and supporting the social and cultural development of children.
About Us
THE PROGRESSIVES-HARAMBE, INC. NFP is a community-based, non-profit organization driven by dedicated women striving to foster academic excellence and create resilient communities. We are committed to two key objectives:
- Nurturing the holistic growth of children by providing educational, cultural, social, and emotional support.
- Providing valuable assistance to families facing emergencies in the Chicagoland area.
With our annual benefit fashion show and yearly membership dues, we raise funds to go toward scholarships, enrichment camps, and supporting the social and cultural development of children.
Organizations Supported by the Fundraiser:
- Almost Home Kids (Naperville)
- Argo Coalition for Education (YES I CAN)
- Broadview Food Pantry
- Community Diversity Group of La Grange
- Constance Morris Women’s Shelter (La Grange)
- Family Shelter of Wheaton
- Heritage Woods of Bolingbrook
- Hines Veterans Hospital and Fisher House
- Riverwalk Adult Care Services of Naperville
- Ronald McDonald House
- St. Eulalia Soup Kitchen (Maywood)
- St. Jude Ranch
- Wayside Cross Rescue Mission (Aurora)
Our Programs and Initiatives
Educational Initiatives:
- Provision of Educational Grants for High School Graduates and College Undergraduates
- Donation of Back-to-School Supplies
Programs and Partnership for Youth:
Partnership with Community Youth Development (CYD)
- Easter Egg Hunt
- Christmas Event
Community Involvement:
- Donations to Families in Times of Crisis
- Donation of Reading Materials to VA and Senior Citizens’ Facilities
A 501(c)(3) Organization
THE PROGRESSIVES-HARAMBE, INC. NFP is recognized as a tax-exempt organization by the Internal Revenue Service. As such, donors can deduct contributions as provided in IRC Section 170. Additionally, our organization is qualified to receive tax-deductible bequests, legacies, devices, transfers, or gifts under IRC Sections 2055, 2106, and 2522.
Since 1972, THE PROGRESSIVES-HARAMBE, INC. NFP has awarded more than $400,000 in educational scholarships to students in the Chicago metropolitan area.
Our Programs and Initiatives
A Partial List of High Schools Under Our Scholarship Umbrella (click here)
- Air Force Academy
- Argo Community
- Bolingbrook
- Conant Hoffman Estate
- Crete Monee
- Downers Grove North/South
- East Aurora
- Fenwick
- Homewood-Flossmoor
- Kenwood Academy
- Lockport Township
- Naperville North
- Neuqua Valley
- Oswego East
- Plainfield East
- Providence Catholic
- Proviso Math & Science Academy
- Rich South
- Romeoville
- Southland College Prep
- St. Charles
- Waubonsie Valley
- West Aurora
- Wheaton North
- Whitney Young Magnet
- Educational Grant Recipients (2023)
A Partial List of Universities Attended By Our Recipients
- Wake Forest University
- Howard University
- University of Southern California
- Clark/Atlanta University
- Tennessee State University
- University of Iowa
- University of Nebraska
High Schools Under Our Scholarship Umbrella:
- Air Force Academy
- Argo Community
- Bolingbrook
- Conant Hoffman Estate
- Crete Monee
- Downers Grove North/South
- East Aurora
- Fenwick
- Homewood-Flossmoor
- Kenwood Academy
- Lockport Township
- Naperville North
- Neuqua Valley
- Oswego East
- Plainfield East
- Providence Catholic
- Proviso Math & Science Academy
- Rich South
- Romeoville
- Southland College Prep
- St. Charles
- Waubonsie Valley
- West Aurora
- Wheaton North
- Whitney Young Magnet
- Educational Grant Recipients (2023)
Undergrads at These Universities Received Grants:
- Wake Forest University
- Howard University
- University of Southern California
- Clark/Atlanta University
- Tennessee State University
- University of Iowa
- University of Nebraska
