Paving the Path to Homeownership for Housing Choice Voucher Holders
Since the mid-20th century, homeownership has been one of the most important vehicles for building wealth in the United States. According to research from the…
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For more than 100 years, The Chicago Community Trust has convened, supported, funded, and accelerated the work of community members and changemakers committed to strengthening the Chicago region. From building up our civic infrastructure to spearheading our response to the Great Recession, the Trust has brought our community together to face pressing challenges and seize our greatest opportunities. Today, that means confronting the racial and ethnic wealth gap.
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Chicago Urban League
The role corporations, community organizations, and government entities can play in closing the racial wealth gap for Black people in Chicago and elsewhere.
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Mujeres Latinas En Accion, Inc.
This event will gather the Latina founders and long-time supporters of Mujeres, who created the longest Latina-serving organization in the country so they can tell their stories.
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Historical Preservation Society of the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party
A panel discussion at the Chicago History Museum with members of the Black Panther Party focused on their community programs and the lessons of the 1960s
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Madonna Mission
The Block Party celebrates Madonna Mission’s decade-long impact on refugees in Chicago, and the incredible life achievements that our refugee families have made as new citizens.
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John Howard Association
This event informs and educates guests on the need for prison reform and the role JHA’s advocacy plays in creating change; this year, keynote speaker Keri Blakinger (The Marshall Project journalist) will share her story of incarceration and redemption.
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CIVIC FEDERATION
The Civic Federation's Annual Civic Awards, now in its 39th year, recognizes and pays collective tribute to the extraordinary civic contributions of Chicago-area leaders and institutions.
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Access Living of Metropolitan Chicago
Annual Gala celebrating our organization and the disability community.
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Legacy Equine-Assisted Services NFP
Illinois State Special Olympics Qualifying Horse Show for individuals with physical and developmental needs.