Daily Herald article about our 50th project celebration

How Arlington Heights deacon made it his mission to help mothers and babies in Africa

Don Grossnickle, founder and board president of the Microfinance Alliance Africa Projects Foundation, speaks at an event in Arlington Heights Saturday, May 8th, celebrating the nonprofit's 50th project helping mothers and babies in Africa. – Christopher Placek Posted May 09, 2026 6:43 pm Christopher Placek Don Grossnickle remembers the harrowing experience of his third child’s…

Celebration Brunch for the MAAP Foundation

Celebrating 13 Years and 50 Projects

You are invited to the MAAP Foundation’s Celebration Brunch 13 Years and 50 Projects Completed Honoring our Uganda Legacy and Launching our Tanzanian Expansion Saturday, May 9th, 10:00am Metropolis Ballroom 6 S. Vail Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 $50 per person ticket includes: Brunch Buffet Live music from Wayne Messmer MAAP Foundation Presentation Spirit of…