Gurnee Cares Commissiongurnee cares

This initiative is designed to actively promote community engagement within Gurnee by forging meaningful connections between residents and local organizations, non-profit groups, and essential resources such as food banks, education programs, and health services. This commission aims to strengthen the support network within our community, ultimately enhancing the range of services and opportunities available to all individuals and families living in Gurnee! 

Cares Commission Agendas & Minutes

Gurnee Cares Grant Program

The first Gurnee Cares Grant Cycle is complete. Thank you for participating! Updates on future cycles will be posted here.

This new grant program offers nonprofit organizations the opportunity to apply for up to $30,000 in funding to support programs in these priority need areas:

  • Food security
  • Utility/financial aid
  • Housing & homelessness prevention
  • Mental health & substance use
  • Transportation
  • Senior support
  • Child & family support

2026 Grant Recipients

2026 Gurnee Cares Commission Grant Approvals

At the Village Board meeting on April 20, 2026, the Village of Gurnee approved $248,207 in Gurnee Cares Grants to support 10 local non-profit organizations dedicated to enhancing community resources and aid.

The 2026 grant recipients include the Mothers Trust Foundation, Prairie State Legal Services, Warren Township High School Blue Devils' Pantry, A Safe Place, Erie Family Health Centers, Keeping Families Covered, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago, CYN Counseling Center, Nicasa Behavioral Health Services, and Youth & Family Counseling.

These funds are directed toward critical priority areas such as food security, housing stability, mental health services, and youth mentoring to ensure essential support for Gurnee residents and students.

Name
Title
Term
Kevin Woodside Chair Term Expiring 4/30/27
Rachel Chenier Member Term Expiring 4/30/28
Mark Froseth Member Term Expiring 4/30/28
Brooke Hagstrom Member Term Expiring 4/30/28
Bryson King Member Term Expiring 4/30/28
Liz Nelson Member Term Expiring 4/30/28
Candy Reimholz Member Term Expiring 4/30/28
Patrick French Member Term Expiring 4/30/27
Gale Graves Member Term Expiring 4/30/27
Malcom Kelly Member Term Expiring 4/30/27
Roger Moreano Member Term Expiring 4/30/27
Beth Pope Member Term Expiring 4/30/27
Susan Squires Member Term Expiring 4/30/27