Press Forward Chicago Launches with $10 Million in Commitments to Revitalize Local News
Local Coalition of Donors Unite to Support More Informed Communities CHICAGO (November 3, 2023) – A coalition of 10 funders today announced the…
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Providing Humanitarian Relief in the Middle East
There are no words that can express the horror, fear, and deep sadness that we are feeling after the recent attacks on Jewish…
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Sheila M. Cawley Named Chief Philanthropy Officer at The Chicago Community Trust
CHICAGO (August 2, 2023) – Sheila M. Cawley is set to join The Chicago Community Trust as Chief Philanthropy Officer following an extensive…
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Latinx Nonprofit Organizations Receive $750,000 in Grants to Improve Access to Early Childhood Education and Immigration Services
Nuestro Futuro steps up to meet community needs with a four-fold increase in support. (CHICAGO, August 25, 2022) – Thirty nonprofit organizations serving the Chicago…
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A Collaborative of City’s Top Funders, Foundations Awards Groundbreaking $2.5 Million in Grants to Organizations Supporting Entrepreneurs
The grants aim to narrow the wealth gap by funding partners that provide services, support for Chicago-area entrepreneurs of color **Interviews with Grant Funder and…
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New Report Challenges Historical Narrative of Chicago's Declining Civic Engagement
Applying a Racial and Ethnic Equity Lens Captures a Broader Analysis of Civic Life (CHICAGO, August 2, 2022) – The Institute for Research on Race…
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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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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…
