Six area programs that address hunger, medical resources, social services, education, mental health and community-building for the elderly recently received a funding boost through the DeKalb County Community Foundation.

The projects support underserved populations in DeKalb County. Funds came from the foundation’s Promise Grant – Subvencion de Promesa program.

Grant distributions totaled $10,000 among six local organizations.

“At a time when fear and uncertainty weigh heavily on so many of our neighbors, this grant is a reminder that DeKalb County stands for hope, safety and belonging,” Rylie Loucks Kues of Family Service Agency of DeKalb County said in a news release. “The Promise Grant allows our community action program to continue creating spaces where every family, regardless of language, background or status, feels seen, supported and valued.”

Promise Grants awarded:

• Family Service Agency – $1,650 to support the Vecino a Vecino: Bridges of Belonging program
• Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley – $2,525 to provide outpatient medical services for children with developmental disabilities in DeKalb Township
• Rooted for Good – $2,000 to purchase highly requested hygiene products to distribute at local food pantry events
• Farmworker and Landscaper Advocacy Project – $1,000 to support the expansion of community legal education and outreach in DeKalb County
• Suicide prevention services – $2,525 to support trauma-informed training for DeKalb School District 428 staff
• DeKalb Mutual Aid Inc. – $300 to support the senior letter-writing program

The foundation is committed to practicing diversity, equity and inclusion in fulfilling its mission and services.

One of several grantmaking programs at the foundation, the Promise Grant – Subvencion de Promesa program receives support from the Promise Fund – El Fondo de la Promesa, and the Howard and Mildred Eychaner Fund. Donations to these or any fund at the foundation can be made online at dekalbccf.org/donate or by mail to the DeKalb County Community Foundation, 475 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore. For additional information, email grants@dekalbccf.org.