New Financial Health Data Shows Vast Disparities Across Race and Ethnicity in Chicago
Black Cook County residents are almost twice as likely to be Financially Vulnerable than their counterparts nationally; Latinx residents are nearly one and…
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We Rise Together’s Latest Grants Have Unlocked $328 Million in Investment in Black and Latinx Communities in Chicago and Cook County
New grants approved in December bring total grantmaking for the initiative to more than $34 million in just over one year (January 10,…
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The Chicago Community Trust Names Andrea Sáenz as President and CEO
(November 1, 2022) – The Chicago Community Trust (the Trust) announced today the selection of Andrea Sáenz as the eighth President and CEO…
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Companies in Chicago Report Progress on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commitments
Two years after George Floyd’s murder, corporate participants in 5/25 Move to Action share progress to motivate sustained, regionwide corporate action to advance racial equity…
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Helene Gayle Plans Departure from The Chicago Community Trust
The Trust remains committed to working alongside partners to build a Chicago region where equity is central—and opportunity and prosperity are in reach for all…
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The Chicago Community Trust Launches Initiative to Create Wealth through Homeownership in Black, Latinx Communities
Fueled by a $1.95 million philanthropic commitment by JPMorgan Chase, housing advocates and community partners will identify solutions to leverage vacant, abandoned land in targeted…
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Grant Supports Community-led Efforts to Advance Racial Justice and People Power in Communities
Seven Chicago organizations will enhance civic engagement to address community challenges CHICAGO – Amidst ongoing calls for racial and economic justice, The Chicago Community Trust…
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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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2.5 Million in Grants to Prepare and Connect Black and Latinx Workers to Quality Jobs as Chicago Prepares to Put Federal Infrastructure Dollars to Work
Grant support will expand workforce training and increase access to inclusive employment opportunities CHICAGO – As the Chicago region prepares for an influx of federal resources…
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More than $6.7 Million in Grants to Lift Up Chicago’s South and West Sides
Seven neighborhood anchor projects to provide essential community services CHICAGO – We Rise Together: For an Equitable and Just Recovery today announced it has awarded…
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The Chicago Community Trust Awards $150,000 to We Will Chicago Partners
CHICAGO (October 19, 2021) – The Chicago Community Trust announced today that it has awarded $150,000 to 10 We Will Chicago community partners to help advance…
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$7.4 Million in Grants to Support Neighborhood Investment
Ten organizations seek to transform eight disinvested communities. CHICAGO (September 23, 2021) – We Rise Together: For an Equitable and Just Recovery today announced it has…
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Leaders in Chicago’s Business Community Announce Actions Underway to Advance Racial Equity
More than 25 businesses ensure their actions match their words. CHICAGO (August 2, 2021) – In May as we commemorated a year since George Floyd’s murder…
