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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…
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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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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…
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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…
