More Than $1.6 Million in Grants to 13 Local News Organizations
The inaugural round of Press Forward Chicago grants will support capacity building and peer learning CHICAGO (May 23, 2024) – Today, Press Forward…
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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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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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ADA 25 Advancing Leadership Announces 2017 Fellows Class
Media Contact: Emily Harris eharris@cct.org 312.616.8000 CHICAGO – October 21, 2016 – ADA 25 Advancing Leadership, an initiative of The Chicago Community Trust, announced the…
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The Chicago Community Trust Announces 'Acting Up' Award Recipients
Following On the Table, more than 60 Chicagoland residents receive $1,000 to implement creative, actionable ideas CHICAGO – July 21, 2016 – Today, The Chicago…
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Jason Baxendale Named Chief Development Officer at The Chicago Community Trust
Media Contact: Katelyn Yoshimoto katelyn_yoshimoto@jtpr.com 312-573-5492 CHICAGO – July 6, 2016 – The Chicago Community Trust today announced the promotion of Senior Director of Gift…
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The Chicago Community Trust Invites Chicagoland Residents to Take Action With New 'Acting Up' Awards
Following On the Table, participants are encouraged to submit videos outlining their ideas for community action and impact CHICAGO – April 27, 2016 – On…
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The Chicago Community Trust Announces the Return of "On the Table"
May 10 mealtime conversations across Chicagoland will unite residents, inspire new solutions to strengthen the region CHICAGO – February 23, 2016 – The Chicago Community…
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The Chicago Community Trust Releases On the Table 2015 Survey Results
Announces Partnership and Funding Opportunity for 2015 Urban Forum Action Project CHICAGO – September 17, 2015 – The Chicago Community Trust today released a report…
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The Chicago Community Trust Calls for Stories of Philanthropy
Media Contact: Katelyn Yoshimoto katelyn_yoshimoto@jtpr.com 312-573-5492 Centennial storytelling campaign will highlight civic engagement and service across the region CHICAGO – June 10, 2015 – Inspired…
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Trust Centennial Celebrates Philanthropy in All Its Forms
Yearlong campaign will highlight civic engagement and commitments across the region CHICAGO – April 28, 2015 – The Chicago Community Trust today announced its plans…
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Study Finds Chicagoans Give to Charity at Higher Rate than U.S. Average
Media Contacts:Katelyn Yoshimoto for The Chicago Community Trustkatelyn_yoshimoto@jtpr.com312-573-5492Adriene Davis Kalugyer for Indiana Universityadrldavi@iupui.edu317-278-8972 Majority of household giving stays in metro area; corporations and foundations also…
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SMART Growth Grants to Strengthen Small Arts & Culture Nonprofits
Thirty-one nonprofits will receive $3 million over four years CHICAGO – February 25, 2015 – The Chicago Community Trust today announced the 31 nonprofits selected…
