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Evanston Community Lakehouse and Gardens (ECLG) submitted a thorough 77-page response to the City of Evanston’s Request for Proposals (RFP) on Feb. 28, 2020. We addressed every condition required by the RFP. As the group who has worked since 2015 with a singular focus on engaging the community, we have every expectation of being awarded the lease. You can review the response by going to the link here on the home page.

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In September of 2020, the four respondents to the RFP were asked to make a presentation to the City Council. Subsequently the City requested an addendum to the original response with particular reference to the effect of the pandemic on fundraising and budgeting. That addendum is also available here on the home page. It includes drawings of the rehabilitation phases and an updated business plan. 

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At this time and due to the effects of the covid-19 pandemic, ECLG is not currently soliciting donations. Pledges however are being accepted. Please go to the Pledge page on the website.

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You can act now to ensure that the only publicly owned lakefront mansion in Evanston remains open and available to the public and that it is repurposed to serve all of Evanston.

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All charitable donations to Evanston Community Lakehouse & Gardens (501c3) are tax-deductible.

Questions? Contact us at EvanstonLakehouse@gmail.com.