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.
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Definition Theatre Company
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IFF
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Ladies of Virtue NFP
Ladies of Virtue (LOV), a Black-led organization rooted in Black communities and serving historically disinvested communities and those disproportionately impacted by COVID 19, is at a disadvantage when it comes to applying for – and stewarding – essential federal and other government funding. Funding that should support the vital workforce and community development services LOV provides. Requested funds would build LOV’s capacity to apply for and manage government funding by increasing our accounting and financial management capacity and establishing Salesforce as a client and data management CRM, easing the process of data collection, storage, analysis, and reporting.
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Chicago Community Foundation
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The Chicago Community Trust
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Chicago Community Foundation
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Covenant House Illinois Inc
We are seeking $75,000 to cover the full salary of one full-time Quality Assurance & Outcome Specialist as part of our Quality Assurance Initiative. The full project will include the Quality Assurance & Outcome Specialist and a part-time position that will report to this position. This key position will enable us to leverage our internal database, Efforts to Outcomes (ETO), to provide critical insight and assistance in fulfilling all reporting and audit requirements across funding sources, including government grants. This initiative will also equip us with the resources and expertise to keep abreast of data trends and help guide strategic program expansion and improvement, inform service analytics, and create and implement a continuous quality improvement model. Funding from the Chicago Community Trust will aid us in expanding our organizational capacity to coordinate reporting and program data requests from city, state, and federal funders.
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UNITED WAY OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO
Much like 911 and 311, 211 is a vital, free service accessible to most Americans by simply dialing three numbers. There are more than 200 211 agencies across the United States, each equip with local experts that make finding help easier. Currently, 96% of the US population has access to a locally operated 211 service. Unfortunately, Chicago and Cook County residents do not. United Way of Metro Chicago seeks to close this gap. Every day, 211 specialists help individuals and families access free and reduced-cost food, housing, financial assistance to pay utility bills, employment resources, mental health support, elderly and disability support, childcare, and more. United Way seeks diverse funding, 70% public and 30% private, building the budget at the state, county, and city levels to ensure greater sustainability.