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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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    Historic Chicago Bungalow Association

    Awarded: Awarded Amount: $111,488

    The Chicago Bungalow Association (CBA), serving as the fiscal agent, and social justice artist Tonika Lewis Johnson request $111,488 in gap funding from the Chicago Community Trust to sustain operations for the UnBlocked Englewood project. This effort addresses inequities in homeownership and wealth caused by systemic disinvestment in neighborhoods like Englewood, aiming to stabilize Black homeownership and close the racial wealth gap. During this six-month period, funding will: 1. Maintain community engagement through block meetings and identifying homeowner needs. 2. Increase visibility with the UnBlocked Englewood documentary, events, and outreach. 3. Support the Project Lead’s vision and fundraising, while CBA manages grant dollars, performs remaining home assessments, and coordinates future repairs. This funding will allow planning and assessment work to continue, helping strengthen community trust, attract additional funders, and set the stage for future improvements in underserved neighborhoods.

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    Local Initiatives Support Corp.

    Awarded: Awarded Amount: $25,000

    This request to CCT is for continued partnership with Local Initiatives Support Corporation on the Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards (CNDA). LISC respectfully requests the Chicago Community Trust’s renewed support of $25,000 to sponsor “The Chicago Community Trust Outstanding Community Plan Award” to be presented at CNDA. The winner of the award in 2025 will be selected through a competitive application process led by cross-sector representatives from the region's community development industry. The CNDA event where the award will be presented along with other sponsored awards will be held in June 2025.

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    Forefront

    Awarded: Awarded Amount: $5,000

    Your investment will power Forefront’s work to deliver upon our commitments on the way toward delivering on our mission of creating a united and thriving social impact sector in Illinois for years to come.

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    Chicago Community Foundation

    Awarded: Awarded Amount: $726,732

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    Chicago Community Foundation

    Awarded: Awarded Amount: $550,000

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    Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

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    Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement

    Awarded: Awarded Amount: $10,000

    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

    Awarded: Awarded Amount: $7,600

    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.