The Hillman Recreation Foundation (Hillman Rec) is an Illinois nonprofit organization that builds multigenerational pathways to opportunity by exposing, preparing, and connecting people across stages of development. Through education, career exploration, professional development, entrepreneurship, recreation, and wellness, we expand access to the experiences, skills, relationships, and opportunities that help individuals and communities move forward.

​Our work is rooted in under-represented communities and designed to create stronger connections between talent, industry, institutions, and community.