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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Harriet's Daughters, NFP
Inspired by the great abolitionist and humanitarian, Harriet Tubman, Harriet’s Daughters was initially formed in 2013 as a kitchen cabinet of Chicago area African American Professional Women leaders singularly focused on pinpointing strategic pathways for economic and employment opportunities in the African-American community. Now as a 501(c)(3), Harriet’s Daughters works collectively with peer organizations to advocate for, create and support policies and processes that secure employment and wealth creation opportunities for African-American communities. We are seeking a capacity building grant from the CCT to support our mission and work relating to increasing Black wealth and employment opportunities in the Chicagoland area.
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Indo American Center Inc
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Coalition for a Better Chinese American Community
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Iraqi Mutual Aid Society
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South Asian American Policy & Research Institute (SAAPRI)
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National Cambodian Heritage Museum & Killing Fields Memorial
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Project: VISION, Inc.
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CIRCA Pintig