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…
Press Releases
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Recent Press Releases
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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…
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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…
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Move to Action Builds on Momentum From the Last Year In Pursuit of an Equitable and Thriving Economy for All
CHICAGO (May 25, 2021) – As we mark a year since George Floyd’s murder and the calls for racial and economic justice that followed, we believe…
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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…
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Chicago Business Leaders Reaffirm Commitment to Chicago Pledge Ongoing Support for Equitable Recovery Initiative
CHICAGO (February 25, 2021) – Leaders from some of Chicago’s largest businesses and civic organizations released a letter today to reaffirm their commitment to the city and…
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Gloria Castillo Tapped to Lead the Chicago Region's Equitable Economic Recovery Initiative
Castillo will advance an ambitious community-focused initiative to build back better from the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 CHICAGO (December 17, 2020) – The Chicago Community Trust…
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Together We Rise: For an Equitable and Just Recovery Launches to Help Chicago Region Build Back Better from the Disproportionate Impact of COVID-19
Initiative – comprising philanthropic and corporate commitments – seeks to advance an equitable recovery, specifically focused on Black and Latinx communities and residents historically left…
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The Chicago Community Trust Launches Impact Investing Platform
CHICAGO (June 16, 2020) – The Chicago Community Trust, through its corporate affiliate, The Chicago Community Foundation, is proud to launch an impact investing platform that will empower…
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Fund Established to Help Small Businesses Rebuild and Recover
Through a partnership with public and private sector the City to provide much-needed cash flow relief for small businesses owners and entrepreneurs CHICAGO (June 5,…
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The Chicago Community Trust Awards Over $1.5 Million to Community Organizers as Part of New Initiative
Changemakers Network supports collaboration between organizations and leaders driving resident-led change in disadvantaged communities CHICAGO (April 15, 2020) – Today, The Chicago Community Trust announced a…
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More than $3.5 Million in Grants Deployed to Local Nonprofit Organizations Serving Residents Most in Need
Response Fund Led by The Chicago Community Trust and United Way of Metro Chicago in Partnership with the City of Chicago CHICAGO (March 24, 2020) – The Chicago…
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Chicago Community COVID-19 Response Fund Established to Rapidly Deploy Resources to Local Nonprofit Organizations Serving Most Vulnerable Residents
Response Fund Led by The Chicago Community Trust and United Way of Metro Chicago in Partnership with the City of Chicago CHICAGO (March 17, 2020) –…
