Vision Our vision is to become a significant participant in making positive change to the quality of life in the African American community and in increasing the number of African Americans participating in collective giving.
Mission Our mission is to improve the quality of life in the African American community. With a permanent endowment as our foundation, we will use the power of collective giving and the philosophy of community engagement to make a significant impact on organizations that focus on community based services.
Core Values In fulfilling our mission and vision, we value
Longevity: Our responsibility is to build a permanent endowment to insure a lasting, sustainable legacy
Partnership: We value the contributions and input of organizations who are similarly dedicated to improving the community and involve them in our community impact strategy
Leadership: We recognize the importance of our role to provide leadership in identifying and galvanizing support for vital issues that affect the quality of life in the African American community
Diversity: Our strength comes from involving the diverse African American community in all aspects of our strategy and its implementation
Strength In Community: Bringing together donors to make a larger, more impactful contribution
In 2007, TheAfrican American Legacy Initiative of The Chicago Community Trust awarded its third round of grants to 11 local agencies.
