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Press Releases

Retired Lt. Col. Jennifer Pritzker Receives Award for Excellence in Architectural Stewardship from the Society of Architectural Historians

press release 11.17.17
CHICAGO (November 17, 2017) — Retired Lt. Col. Jennifer N. Pritzker was honored tonight with the Society of Architectural Historians (SAH) Award for Architectural Excellence at the 8th Annual Awards Gala at The Racquet Club of Chicago. Pritzker, who is the founder and president of TAWANI Enterprises and a notable...

TAWANI Foundation Donates $150,000 for Preservation of Glessner House Museum

press release 08.29.17
CHICAGO (August 29, 2017) – TAWANI Foundation today announced a $150,000 donation to the Glessner House Museum, an architecturally important 19th-century residence located at 1800 S. Prairie Avenue on Chicago’s South Side. Prairie Avenue once ranked as one of Chicago's most prestigious residential streets. The $150,000 contribution will be allocated at...

Statement from Col. Jennifer Pritzker in Response to President Trump about the transgender community serving in the armed forces

press release 07.27.17
As a retired U.S. Army officer, United States citizen, business CEO, longtime Republican, and a transgender woman, I strongly disagree with President Trump's statement regarding transgender people being barred from serving in the military in any capacity. I have already reached out to him and expressed my disappointment and offered...

TAWANI Foundation Donates $1 Million Gift and $1 Million Challenge Grant to Restore Frank Lloyd Wright’s Unity Temple

press release 07.25.17
OAK PARK, IL (July 25, 2017) —TAWANI Foundation has made a $1 million major gift and a $1 million challenge grant to support the $25 million comprehensive restoration of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Unity Temple in Oak Park. The restoration of Unity Temple was completed in early June, just in time...