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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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The Chicago Community Trust Announces an Open Call for Ideas to Boost Neighborhood Investment
CHICAGO (February 10, 2020) – The Chicago Community Trust has issued an Open Call for Ideas to boost neighborhood investment that aims to improve local and regional…
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Now Open: Grant Applications to Support Community Organizers Leading Social Change
The Chicago Community Trust will award 10-12 grants of up to $200,000 CHICAGO (December 16, 2019) – The Chicago Community Trust issued a Request for Proposal…
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The Chicago Community Trust Welcomes Three New Board Members
CHICAGO – February 5, 2019 – Today, The Chicago Community Trust announced Gloria Castillo, Anne Ladky and Ethan Meers as new members of its Executive…
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Jessica Strausbaugh Named Chief Financial Officer of The Chicago Community Trust
CHICAGO – August 15, 2018 – The Chicago Community Trust today announced Jessica Strausbaugh as its incoming chief financial officer. Strausbaugh will succeed Carol Crenshaw,…
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The Chicago Community Trust Names New CEO
Public health & global development leader Dr. Helene Gayle to head foundation CHICAGO – September 12, 2017 – The Chicago Community Trust today announced…
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The Chicago Community Trust CEO Announces Retirement
Media Contact: Daniel Ash [email protected] 312.616.8000 CHICAGO – March 17, 2017 – The President and CEO of The Chicago Community Trust, Terry Mazany, has announced…
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L-Evated Chicago Awarded $1M to Promote Equitable Investments
New Partnership Committed to Transforming Half-Mile Radius Around Transit Stations into Hubs of Opportunity For media inquiries related to SPARCC, please contact: Perry Sacks [email protected]…
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ADA 25 Advancing Leadership Announces 2017 Fellows Class
Media Contact: Emily Harris [email protected] 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 [email protected] 312-573-5492 CHICAGO – July 6, 2016 – The Chicago Community Trust today announced the promotion of Senior Director of Gift…
