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.
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Story Jam Inc.
Story Jam gathers diverse storytelling and musical artists from all over Chicagoland to uplift community, entertain an audience of 400 story lovers, raise money for a Chicago charity, and build bridges from a DEI perspective.
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Mujeres Latinas En Accion, Inc.
This event that will bring together the fundamental champions of Mujeres for an evening of reflection on five successfully impactful decades of service in the Chicagoland community in anticipation of our 50th anniversary campaign.
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FUTURE TIES NFP
Future Ties is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2010 by Chicago Police Officer and community-engagement educator, Jennifer Maddox. Future Ties supports children in the Parkway Gardens complex by providing comprehensive and culturally responsive programming during and after school sessions and during summer breaks. Through initiatives like the E-Learning Hub and Know Your Rights programs, Future Ties fosters personal development and enhances community effectiveness for children and families within the Parkway Gardens complex.
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Association of Fundraising Professionals
On November 5, 2021 the Chicago Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) will digitally present its 45th annual celebration of philanthropic excellence in Chicago.
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I AM ABLE CENTER FOR FAMILY DEVELOPMENT
I AM ABLE is requesting $20,000 from the AAL to support the increased need for mental health services for Westside residents. Access to these services will allow those seeking mental health services to have their needs addressed regarding issues ranging from systemic racism, COVID-19, which has ravaged our community, as well as anxiety, depression and the resultant anger that has accompanied the murder of George Floyd and other people of color. This funding will support ABLE in addressing the financial burden that often becomes a barrier for individuals and families in need of mental health services. Thirteen families and/or individuals will have access to a total of 169 combined sessions through this grant.
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IMPACT Family Center
IMPACT Family Center offers holistic programs in Digital Media Arts designed to give youth a voice, provide hope, tangible skills, viable resources, and guided opportunities for youth living in greater Roseland communities. The primary focus of digital media arts training involves poetry with a purpose, music with a message, and acting for purposeful public service announcements. Using the microphone/lens to share powerful messages highlighting the Black urban experience and rich history transforms the lives of youth and those who experience their productions. IMPACT alumni with arts experience are instructors. IMPACT’s fresh approach to youth development, life-skills, and life management support helps stabilize youth.
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Chicago Artistic Alliance
The Racial Detox Project will address issues dealing with racism, inequality, social justice, generational wealth and many other subjects that have been long overdue.
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BLACKROOTS ALLIANCE
We’re a Black-led, Black-serving organization, grounded in a love for the Black community, and a goal of seeing our people achieve their fullest potential. Through activism, we’re working to "be the change" and exist in the world we want to see; leaning into relational organizing so that we can impact the spread of change where we feel it the most -in our homes, jobs and familiar relationships. To reach this Afrofuturist reality, we need more people to understand how current public policies impact their lives and increase civic engagement. To do this, we will hold open forums for people to share their vision for the future, canvass communities to find out their policy perspectives, and support our partners towards achieving their missions.