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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AIDS Foundation of Chicago
In support of general operations.
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OAI INC
Shared Services addresses the critical issue of maintaining green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) to reduce flooding in under-resourced communities and prevent pollution from entering Chicago’s river system. This project restores neglected GSI, implements a maintenance plan for three new sites, and actively engages and trains landowners and stakeholders to continue maintenance. We focus on sites located in economically disadvantaged, majority Black and Latinx communities with river adjacent GSI. These communities either struggle to care for GSI or need assistance ensuring new GSI is successfully established. Shared Services will provide a cost-effective approach to GSI maintenance and community-based training for long-term success.
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SOUTHLAND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY NFP
The goal of the Southland Development Authority (SDA) is to reestablish Chicago’s South Suburbs (“the Southland”) to their historic place as a major hub of economic activity for the Chicagoland region, revitalizing the region as a unique set of communities that celebrates and engages its rich history and diversity. The overarching philosophy embedded in the SDA from the outset is inclusive economic growth: traditionally disconnected populations will participate in and lead the decision-making, strategy development, and implementation of wealth creation activities. The individuals and businesses of the Southland have been and will be front and center in the SDA’s activities to drive wealth and job creation in the region.
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Strategy for Access Foundation NFP
Strategy for Access Foundation NFP is requesting General Operating Funds for building a base of Persons with Disabilities in the metro Chicagoland area as well as increasing and improving our content on our digital media and Chicago Access Television.
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Latino Policy Forum
In support of general operations.
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Heartland Alliance for Human Needs & Human Rights
In support of the READI Program.
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Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation
In support of general operations.
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RESIDENT ASSOCIATION OF GREATER ENGLEWOOD
Shortly after the civil unrest and destruction here in Englewood, our leadership created the R.A.G.E. Economic Upliftment Program (Re-Up) with a primary focus on four pillars of development, designed to build the Englewood community’s social and economic strength. The Re-Up will establish a new business corridor in Englewood that increase employment, household income and resident wealth; civic infrastructure; and improve stability for the residents of Greater Englewood. We have identified an anchor project with the property at 1158 West 59th Street which is the ideal location for this pilot model and will serve as a catalyst for future investments and corridor revitalization efforts. Our goal is to create 10-20 new permanent jobs at this site and 10-15 temporary construction jobs. There are a multitude of uses proposed for the facility located at 1158 West 59th Street. Currently a dine in restaurant, catering space and offices are the primary functions at the top of our list for uses. As our association continues to grow, we will relocate our offices on the 2nd Floor of this building and work to recruit 1-2 black owned businesses to expand their business at this location. The layout for the first floor will accommodate a sit-down restaurant with a small event space and a shared catering space. The businesses our association is currently pursuing to relocate as an anchor in at this site includes but is not limited to, black owned businesses such as Batter & Berries, Two Fish Crab Shack, Chicago’s Home of Chicken & Waffles, Phlavz Bar & Grille, Sip and Savor and/or Afro Coffee.