Bobbie L. Raymond Student Enrichment Grants
Oak Park and River Forest High School Alumni Association
Award Amount: $1,000
Deadline: 2026-03-12
Location: Oak Park, Cook, IL
Minimum GPA: Not specified
Grade Level: 9; 10; 11; 12
Overview
In 1966, Bobbie Raymond founded the Oak Park Housing Center, creating a model for integration that became known nationally as the “Oak Park Strategy.” Bobbie was an active community leader and the recipient of numerous awards, including the 2011 Ethics Coalition Community Ethics Award. Bobbie passed away in 2019, and the community she helped to create is her lasting legacy.