Forrest E. Powell Foundation

Forrest E. Powell Foundation Supports the hard work of people in the Evanston & Northshore communities: believes that anyone can achieve succeed through commitment & proper training.

In late April 1993, the city of Evanston experienced a severe storm. While attempting to clear his yard of debris, Forrest E. Powell Sr. was joined in his efforts by his son, Hecky. The cutting of the three-branched trunk was the last project completed by father and son. It now serves as a reminder of Mr. Powell’s belief in honest labor— and as a symbol of the Forrest E. Powell Foundation. The tru

nk’s three branches represent COMMUNITY, FAMILY, and SPIRITUALITY: all of which are rooted in the Powell family. Established in March 1994, The Forrest E. Powell Foundation supports the hard work of young people in the Evanston and Northshore communities: and believes that anyone can achieve succeed through commitment and proper training. Over the years, the Foundation has given scholarships to 25 young men and women to help them fulfill their dreams and has honored 17 individuals with the Annual Work Ethic Award for exhibiting strong work ethics their entire life. Each year the foundation awards scholarships to area young people pursuing vocational careers. Currently the Foundation offers two scholarship awards and a work ethic award. The scholarship awards are a vocational or trade school grant, and the music award is the Brendan M. Hedges Memorial Scholarship in music, named for a brilliant young musician who met an untimely death. As time goes on, the Foundation will enlarge its scope as it it sees needs and causes awaiting to be met

Check out our rising WE senior at her internship at Benninson’s Bakery! Thank you to the Benninson’s staff! ’sBakery ...
06/25/2021

Check out our rising WE senior at her internship at Benninson’s Bakery! Thank you to the Benninson’s staff! ’sBakery

Finally we were all together in-person for our WE Advisory Board meeting!! Thanks so much to our fantastic team. Look fo...
06/24/2021

Finally we were all together in-person for our WE Advisory Board meeting!! Thanks so much to our fantastic team. Look forward to seeing you in your t-shirts:) Thanks Hecky’s for the BBQ!

Thanks to Brian, Danny, James and all the folks at Heart Auto Care for giving an opportunity to our WE interns to experi...
06/16/2021

Thanks to Brian, Danny, James and all the folks at Heart Auto Care for giving an opportunity to our WE interns to experience the work in-person and real-world!

Congratulations to our 14 Evanston WE Program Graduates! Hope cupcake was yum :-) Keep in touch. We will miss you!
06/11/2021

Congratulations to our 14 Evanston WE Program Graduates! Hope cupcake was yum :-) Keep in touch. We will miss you!

Evanston WE 2021 graduates… your certificates, grad program books & a treat are on their way to your homes. Thanks to fa...
06/10/2021

Evanston WE 2021 graduates… your certificates, grad program books & a treat are on their way to your homes. Thanks to facilitators Grace, Arielle, and Sam for packing and delivering! Take photos and post :-) Thanks for the treats!

Yay!! We had our 1st in-person workshop in over a year! It was so great to be with everyone - training together to work ...
05/24/2021

Yay!! We had our 1st in-person workshop in over a year! It was so great to be with everyone - training together to work professionally this summer. The 2022 WE Cohort is heading towards successful future careers!

Today The juniors rocked it! We learned the ABCs to fill our CASE for success! Your career presentations were excellent....
02/21/2021

Today The juniors rocked it! We learned the ABCs to fill our CASE for success! Your career presentations were excellent. We are so proud of you!

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Evanston, IL
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In late April 1993, the city of Evanston experienced a severe storm. While attempting to clear his yard of debris, Forrest E. Powell Sr. was joined in his efforts by his son, Hecky. The cutting of the three-branched trunk was the last project completed by father and son. It now serves as a reminder of Mr. Powell’s belief in honest labor— and as a symbol of the Forrest E. Powell Foundation. The trunk’s three branches represent COMMUNITY, FAMILY, and SPIRITUALITY: all of which are rooted in the Powell family. Established in March 1994, The Forrest E. Powell Foundation supports the hard work of young people in the Evanston and Northshore communities: and believes that anyone can achieve succeed through commitment and proper training. Over the years, the Foundation has given scholarships to 25 young men and women to help them fulfill their dreams and has honored 17 individuals with the Annual Work Ethic Award for exhibiting strong work ethics their entire life. Each year the foundation awards scholarships to area young people pursuing vocational careers. Currently the Foundation offers two scholarship awards and a work ethic award. The scholarship awards are a vocational or trade school grant, and the music award is the Brendan M. Hedges Memorial Scholarship in music, named for a brilliant young musician who met an untimely death. As time goes on, the Foundation will enlarge its scope as it it sees needs and causes awaiting to be met