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 Community Foundation
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Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
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Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement
Sembrando el Futuro/Sowing the Seeds of the Future is an annual fundraiser HACE hosts to celebrate the accomplishments of its members and the generosity of its partners. During this event we recognize community leaders and organizations who have demonstra
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Fellowship Collective
A four-session leadership series designed to advance workforce development, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship in Chicago’s transportation sector, directly supporting CCT’s Household Wealth Strategy.
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Sneakers to Scrubs
Sneakers to Scrubs' inaugural fundraising celebration will honor local and national sports and medical leaders while supporting our program's mission to increase Black male representation in healthcare through athletics-based mentorship.
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Illinois Workers in Action
A dynamic symposium and series of interactive workshops focused on the future of workers' rights, labor organizing, and solidarity building, designed to educate and empower Illinois workers to advocate for themselves and each other.
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THE THRESHOLDS
Thresholds seeks to acquire the Glenn Apartments to preserve 100 units of low barrier, naturally occurring affordable housing. The Glenn is one of the few remaining Single Room Occupancy (SRO) residences in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood and is a vital part of the housing ecosystem for people experiencing homelessness.
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Coalition for a Better Chinese American Community
The 2-day summit will address the mental health crisis amongst the younger generation by equipping youth, nonprofits, and parents with tools and education around how to support themselves and their youth to move through adolescence with improved mental we