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Oak Trace

Located a short drive from downtown Chicago in Downers Grove, IL, Oak Trace offers residents an unparalleled combination of luxury and serenity. From acres of beautifully manicured grounds to amenities like a state-of-the-art fitness center and gourmet dining venues, the community helps every individual to follow their passions and become their best selves.

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Community Projects at Oak Trace

Explore the many ways giving through The Lifespace Foundation has impacted the Oak Trace community.

Rooftop Garden

Resident gardeners Dorothy and Brenda have brought the rooftop garden blooming to life through two small grants from the Foundation at Oak Trace. This provides a serene escape where every resident can unplug and connect with nature.

Scholarships

After campaigning enthusiastically for the first three months of this year, Oak Trace residents also raised over $40,000 for team member scholarships, providing 16 scholarships this year.

New Flagpole

Oak Trace celebrated the grand opening of the community’s new redevelopment, including a Foundation-funded flagpole and honoring a new vendor sponsor, Walsh Construction.

Want to Start a Project at Oak Trace?

The Lifespace Foundation is dedicated to supporting the goals and aspirations of our residents. We empower them to shape their own communities in the ways they find most meaningful. If you’d like to start a project at Oak Trace, here’s how to get started.

  1. Get in touch with the president of the Oak Trace Foundation Advisory Committee.
  2. Review your project proposal with them, outlining what you hope to achieve, timelines, impact on the community, and the associated costs.
  3. The committee will review your proposal and vote on moving it forward.
  4. If the proposal is approved, the committee will bring it to The Lifespace Foundation to outline specific deliverables and disbursement of funds.

Oak Trace Foundation Advisory Committee

The Oak Trace Foundation Advisory Committee fundraises for and approves and distributes funds for community projects and programs, and team member scholarships. If you’d like to learn more or get in touch with members of the Oak Trace Committee, these are our current members.

Dave Humpherys, Chair
Jane Elsner
Joann Hollensteiner
Jan Peters
Jackie Russell

Want to Learn More?

The Oak Trace Foundation Advisory Committee is always looking for new prospective members. If you are interested, please reach out to your Foundation Advisory Committee Chairperson or Executive Director.

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The Oak Trace Donor Roll

These generous donors help us accomplish our mission of supporting the health and welfare of our residents through philanthropy.

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Vendors Who Support Oak Trace

These vendors in the Downers Grove area generously offer their support to the Oak Trace community.

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