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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REBORN MINISTRIES
Gala for Garfield is a fundraising event designed to raise both an awareness of needs and financial support for community resources and programs offered on the westside of Chicago.
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ILA Creative Studio
This is our annual evening of celebrating various Black artists and creators across the city and raise money for our upcoming programmatic efforts.
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CARA PROGRAM
The Cara Gala is annually attended by more than 550 civic, philanthropic, and business leaders and raises more than $750,000 for Cara Collective's mission.
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Chicago Urban League
On Saturday, November 4, 2023, the Chicago Urban League will host its 62nd Annual Golden Fellowship Dinner at the Sheraton Grand Chicago. Our signature fundraising gala (also known as GFD) raises critical dollars needed to support our service to thousands
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Museum of Science and Industry
Black Creativity expands access to quality science and arts education, reaching and inspiring over 10,000 students, their teachers, and their families throughout Chicago each year.
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WOMEN EMPLOYED
Employed is celebrating our 50th anniversary and will host our annual luncheon on May 25, 2023 at the historic Palmer House Hilton.
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Soul Survivors of Chicago NFP
The project will gift the shoes of our deceased loved one to persons facing suicidal ideations, mental illness, loss and trauma.a.
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MCDERMOTT CENTER
Our Haymarket Center Gala will bring together hundreds of supporters to celebrate our success, while also raising funds to foster solutions to the escalating opioid crisis.