Affinity Funds
Affinity funds are groups of donors united by a shared heritage, identity, or common interest. They offer an efficient way to support a…
Promoting the development of programs, policy, and public action that expands the empowerment, equal opportunity, inclusion, and participation of diverse persons with disabilities in the Chicago region.
$1.34 Million
Dollars Raised
$689,000+
Dollars Granted
17
Active Donors
55+
Organizations Impacted
The Disabilities Fund partners with and advises The Chicago Community Trust about disability inclusion and priorities for data-driven actionable solutions in the areas of employment, education, community inclusion and technology.
The Fund was established thanks to the generosity of Shawn Donnelley and the Naomi Williams Donnelley Fund.
Affinity funds are groups of donors united by a shared heritage, identity, or common interest. They offer an efficient way to support a…
Promoting the development of programs, policy, and public action that expands the empowerment, equal opportunity, inclusion, and participation of diverse persons with disabilities…
Through the years, the Trust has created many types of initiatives to help our region—and its foundations, businesses, civic leaders, and individuals—most effectively…
Adam Ballard Access Living (Co-Chair) | Kevin Irvine Rush University Medical Center |
Kathy Ryg Former State Rep. (Co-Chair) | Alexa James NAMI Chicago |
Jack Catlin (Honorary Board Member) | Jerry Kendall Lake County Center for Independent Living |
Zully Alvarado Causes for Change | Kathy Lavin Gateways to Learning |
Lore Baker Association for Individual Development | Ben Lumicao Allstate |
Jackie Burgess Bishop National Kidney Foundation of Illinois | Erin Smith Kemper Total Rewards |
Deborah Grisko Almost Home Kids |
Accelerate Disability Inclusion
There are over 800,000 people with disabilities in the Chicago region. 41,000 are young people. Yet the education and employment systems are failing them, even though solutions exist. Learn more about the intersection of youth and disability, and get inspired to take action.
Promote the development of programs, policy, and public action that expands the empowerment, equal opportunity, inclusion, and participation of diverse persons with disabilities in the Chicago region.
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