Press Forward Chicago Announces 2026 Education Journalism Grants
CHICAGO (May 18, 2026) – Press Forward Chicago, a funder collaborative dedicated to strengthening and sustaining local news, has announced it is awarding…
Press Releases
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Recent Press Releases
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Nearly $8 Million in Grants Will Support Nine Real Estate Projects in Underinvested Neighborhoods
Community-led projects will bring much needed amenities, services and economic opportunities—including health services, youth programs, workforce training, fresh food, and more—to underinvested neighborhoods…
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The Chicago Community Trust Appoints Ralph Leslie as Chief Financial Officer
CHICAGO (February 23, 2026) – The Chicago Community Trust, the region’s community foundation, welcomes Ralph Leslie as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective…
“Statement” Press Releases
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Our Continued Commitment to Creating a More Inclusive Economy
In the last week, we have witnessed many concerning actions that do not align with our values as the region’s community foundation. The Chicago Community…
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We Rise Together Is Proud to Partner with an Impressive List of Community Advisors to Shape $1.5 Million in Grantmaking
Two Advisory Groups of 10 community members each will determine $750,000 worth of grants, for a total of $1.5 million in funding to support workforce…
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Our Commitment to Equity
Today’s Supreme Court Decision eliminating race as a factor in college admissions is deeply disappointing as it narrows the doors of opportunity for millions of Americans…
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Our Statement on Juneteenth
We mark the Juneteenth holiday with mixed emotions. While it commemorates the day that enslaved people in Galveston, TX learned they were freed from slavery,…
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Ways to Support Earthquake Relief Efforts
Devastating earthquakes that struck Turkey and Syria on February 6 have killed more than 45,000 people and left more than 380,000 people in the region…
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Ways to Support Hurricane Relief Efforts
With hurricane season causing catastrophic damage, we at The Chicago Community Trust would like to share ways that you can help those impacted in Florida…
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In Solidarity with Highland Park
On July 4th, an Independence Day celebration in Highland Park was shattered by a mass shooting that killed seven people and injured dozens more. Highland…
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In Solidarity with Ukraine
We at The Chicago Community Trust stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and their commitment to live in a safe and free democratic nation.…
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In Solidarity with the AAPI Community
The world right now too often seems a dark place. Hate should have no place here, and yet it does. We are in solidarity with…
