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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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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) –…
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The Chicago Community Trust Announces the Appointment of Two New Board Members
CHICAGO (February 11, 2020) – The Chicago Community Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members of its Executive Committee, Omar Duque and…
