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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CLARETIAN ASSOCIATES INC
This grant request will support the hiring of a Director of Real Estate Development, that could assist in stewarding the 5-YR Real Estate Development plan needed and allowing increased capacity for Claretian Associates' CEO to push forward current/ongoing activities and to steward continued planning/implementation of overall organizational goals.
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Chicago Latines in Philanthropy
Chicago Latines in Philanthropy (CLIP) is dedicated to enhancing the effectiveness of local philanthropy today and for future generations by investing in Latine talent, facilitating philanthropic partnerships, and fostering fellowship among its members. CLIP seeks funding to deepen our impact in building collective power within Chicago's Latine communities, aligning with the Chicago Community Trust’s focus on addressing inequities and fostering equity and connectivity.
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Philanthropy for Asian American Action Chicago
Philanthropy for Asian American Action in Chicago (PAAAC) is thrilled for the opportunity to partner with the Chicago Community Trust Building Collective Power program.
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MIKVA CHALLENGE GRANT FOUNDATION INC
Mikva Challenge kindly requests general operating funding to support our youth voice and civic engagement work in Chicago, IL - especially our Issues to Action program as we seek to increase the depth and breadth of our impact in Chicago.
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IL Muslim Civic Coalition
Request for Funding for a Collaborative of Allies towards the goal to deepen understanding, engagement, and inclusion in all areas - of diverse intersectional identities; MENA, AAPI, African American, African Immigrant, Latino communities issues and agendas. As well as closing the Financial Gap for Underrepresented Communities During 2024 National Political Conventions.
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Chicagoland Streets Project/Streetsblog
Chicagoland Streets Project (CSP) is applying for a $75,000 grant to help fund our sustainable transportation reporting and advocacy via our news website "Streetsblog Chicago".
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Center for Neighborhood Technology
CNT, along with technical assistance partners, are applying for funds to support the second year of Elevated Works, an Elevated Chicago program to advance publicly funded equitable transit-oriented development (ETOD) development and policy in Chicago. These funds will contribute to the continued administration and project management work done by CNT, and the provision of technical assistance and support to ETOD developers, predominantly first-time community-based developers in neighborhoods impacted by disinvestment on Chicago’s South and West sides. These funds will supplement a $1 million contract awarded to CNT by the City of Chicago to implement the Elevated Works program.
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Gary Comer Youth Center Inc.
Xchange Grand Crossing builds on two decades of community engagement and development that has realized an exceptional education corridor on South Chicago Avenue. Xchange aims to empower residents with the skills and opportunities needed to access high-earning jobs in thriving tech sectors. Xchange’s innovative and scalable model harnesses commercially driven revenue to drive workforce development and community revitalization. Located adjacent to the Comer Education Campus, a 28,000 square foot warehouse building at 7247 South Chicago Ave will be renovated into Xchange Grand Crossing, an innovation hub for training diverse talent at scale, creating jobs in IT and tech-adjacent fields, and providing anchor businesses in the community. The building is designed for commercial office space (with two committed anchor tenants), talent development, and new enterprises that include a retail café, commercial kitchen and IT HelpDesk service. There will be onsite parking. This stretch of South Chicago Avenue was identified by community stakeholders and partners as an ideal location for further development and innovative workforce solutions.