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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Kuumba Lynx
Kuumba Lynx’s (KL) Hip Hop Arts Continuum and “Issa Vibe Healing Arts and Wellness Space” directly remedy trauma caused by systemic inequities and racism for the 1200 youth we engage each year and their families. Our trauma informed, Transformative Justice based continuum of programs examines root causes and equips youth ages 8 to 24 with the tools they require to identify and mitigate their trauma and do the work of Transformative Justice in their community. Support will deepen our engagement in Uptown via the ½ Pint Poetics program in 4 elementary/middle schools, KL Arts Apprenticeships and KL Performance Ensemble for high school youth, “As I Am” for youth 17-24, and Issa Vibe space for healing, wellness, and arts for the whole community.
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HOUSING ACTION ILLINOIS
Housing Action Illinois requests general operating support for our work to increase homeownership among people of color and to reduce the racial wealth gap. Our partnerships with stakeholders throughout the housing ecosystem are key to developing our goals and implementing our strategies. During the past year, we have increased public awareness of racial disparities in mortgage lending and secured public resources to advance equitable homeownership. We look forward to building on these successes by developing and advocating for new public policies at the federal, state, and local levels to benefit low-income people of color in both higher- and lower-cost markets, including increasing access to safe and affordable financing for homebuyers.
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Chicago Dancemakers Forum
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BEDS, Inc.
BEDS Plus Care is a leading homeless services agency in Southwest Suburban Cook County. Its mission is to help vulnerable individuals stabilize their lives through housing and supportive services. BEDS offers evidence-based Prevention and Stabilization, Emergency, and Supportive Housing Services; all clients partner with professional case managers and receive wraparound care to manage the causes and effects of homelessness. BEDS programs follow CDC recommendations to protect clients and communities from COVID-19. Last year, it served 1800 people, including veterans; domestic violence survivors; transition aged youth; and people with chronic health, behavioral health, and disabling conditions. Eighty percent exited with sustainable housing.
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CHICAGO MEDIA PROJECT
CMP is requesting a grant from the Chicago Community Trust to support the BIPOC Impact Film Fund to support filmmakers of color working in the social impact documentary space to create powerful media with strong impact campaigns and foster a vibrant community of BIPOC filmmakers.
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THE HANA CENTER
HANA Center will implement its Healing in Action project, engaging a range of culturally relevant, trauma-informed practices to promote the well-being of Chicagoland Korean, Asian American, and multiethnic immigrant community members. Engaging participants from its wide base of service & organizing programs, HANA will develop multi-generational healing and community-building initiatives including youth and women’s Korean drumming groups, a racial justice support program, and storytelling opportunities. Through participation in these programs, community members will be rooted in their culture and lived experiences, and together develop community-led tools and solutions to heal from trauma and support each other to live strong, healthy lives.
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ILLINOIS COALITION FOR IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE RIGHTS
The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) will expand on its current vaccine outreach work and continue to advocate for equitable distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine to immigrant, uninsured, and underinsured populations. Specifically, ICIRR will work with our member organizations in Little Village, Cicero, Berwyn and North Lawndale to empower community leaders by educating and engaging them on immigrant health care rights and COVID-19 vaccine facts and accessibility. ICIRR will continue to connect its member organizations with the Illinois Alliance for Welcoming Healthcare, and help organizations strengthen their relationships with their local healthcare systems, including local health departments.
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SGA Youth & Family Services
SGA Youth & Family Services seeks support to strengthen the programs of its Cycle of Opportunity provided to children, adolescents, and adults from Chicago neighborhoods with the fewest resources. Services related to the Promoting Wellbeing category include trauma-informed counseling, early childhood development, supporting youth impacted by violence, and youth employment. By design, the Cycle of Opportunity uses a family-centered approach because it is inclusive of extended family members across multiple stages of life and across multiple generations. We know that the effects of systemic violence which have challenged families for generations can be overcome through preventions and interventions at critical phases of one’s life.