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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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…
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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…
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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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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…
