HFF IN THE NEWS
New state-of-the-art sports center to boost health, well-being of Israeli soldiers
Jewish News Syndicate
(March 21, 2022 / JNS) The Chicago-based Herrendorf Family Foundation partnered with Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) to construct a state-of-the-art sports facility at an IDF Intelligence Unit Base.
The foundation donated $4.5 million towards the development and finalization of the 16,000-square-foot sports center, which was recently completed, to support the well-being of the soldiers of the 8200 Unit of the IDF providing them with a recreational outlet and event hall.
With backing from Oprah, a young local philanthropist goes global
BC Business
(March 8, 2022 / BC Business) Kasondra Cohen-Herrendorf heads two charitable foundations whose efforts include providing mental-health resources and educational opportunities for youths
Chicago-Based Herrendorf Family Foundation Joins the Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation to Launch Scholarship Benefiting Chicago Youth
Business Wire
(September 20, 2021/ Business Wire) Chicago-based Herrendorf Family Foundation has joined the Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation as a contributing founder of the first Oprah Winfrey Leaders Scholarship (OWLS), a four year scholarship program designed to provide academically gifted students from diverse backgrounds around the country the opportunity to attend the college or university of their dreams. The inaugural OWLS class is comprised of 15 deserving students from across the country, including four scholars from Chicago.
Pitching in: Vancouver charity shifts focus to children in need.
The Globe and Mail
(September 12, 2021/ Globe and Mail) Ms. Cohen-Herrendorf has taken over the helm of the Chicago-based Herrendorf Family Foundation as well and she helped launch an initiative called We Got You, which provides grants to help mothers in need with education, transportation and nutrition. She has also partnered with Ms. Winfrey’s foundation in a scholarship program. “It’s not every day that you get a chance to build a connection like that with somebody I can truly say is an idol for me,:” she said of Ms. Winfrey.
Bank Leumi USA and Herrendorf Family Foundation launch a $10,000 Emergency Grant for Chicago Students
Business Wire
(August 10, 2021/ Business Wire) Vancouver and Chicago-based Herrendorf Family Foundation (HFF) has partnered with Bank Leumi USA to launch a much-needed program to ensure dedicated Chicago area students who have experienced social or economic barriers can stay in school and achieve their postsecondary credentials. Finance and business students, nominated by the Herrendorf Family Foundation’s Chicago-based community partners, will be selected based on their resiliency in the face of adversity to receive these emergency grants.
Oprah Winfrey Launches New Scholarship Program, First 15 Students Chosen In Surprise Reveal
ET Canada
(August 31, 2021/ ET Canada) The scholarship awards students with educational support to become future leaders. Beyond providing scholarship assistance, OWLS creates a network between the students and offers unique access to speakers and thought leaders in various fields. This network is designed to offer insight, inspiration, and mentor support to encourage the OWLS throughout their academic journeys and beyond. Scholarships are funded by the Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation, with collaboration from the Herrendorf Family Foundation.