Keith Cooper Fund

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Join us at this year’s Evening of Jazz, Community & Purpose as we celebrate Keith’s legacy and continue the work of the Cooper Fund. Buy your tickets here now – early bird prices through April 30!

This event features live jazz by saxophonist Rodney Gipson and his ensemble, a silent auction, award-winning beers by CHAOS Homebrew Club, food and good company!

If you are able, please consider becoming a Supporter ($100), Advocate ($250), Benefactor ($500) or Champion ($1,000) at the link above.

If you’d like to contribute an item to the silent auction, please contact Dorothy Pytel at dorothypytel@gmail.com

The Keith Cooper Fund Committee includes Pastor Nancy Goede, Dorothy Pytel, Bennie Curry, Keinika Carlton, Grace Chan McKibben, Elaine Worcester and Rod Sawyer.

Last November 20, 2025, members of the committee represented the Keith Cooper Fund at Precious Blood Ministries as Pastor Nancy presented three young men with grants.

Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation nominated all three young men for the grants. The organization, founded Father David Kelly, operates on the border of the Back of the Yards and Englewood neighborhoods, providing restorative justice and support services for families impacted by violence, incarceration, and poverty