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Creating a Sustainable Grain Hub
Illinois is known as a major producer of corn and soybeans for the world market. But if more grains like barley, wheat and oats were…
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Joe Pedott Pays it Forward
Joe Pedott knows firsthand the life-changing difference philanthropy can make in a person’s trajectory. When Pedott found himself living on his own as a teenager,…
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Amplifying Voices to Stop the Spiral of Debt
For Chicagoans with low incomes, a parking ticket can be so much more than an annoyance. It can be a penalty that forces gut wrenching…
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Fueling Economic Growth in the South Suburbs
It takes a lot to revitalize a community. Beyond ambitious development plans and the right lenders and agencies, it requires a central player—the glue binding…
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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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Giving Insights: The CARES Act and Your Philanthropy
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was signed into law on March 27, 2020, providing unprecedented government relief in response to…
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An Open Letter to the Chicago Region’s Nonprofit Community | COVID-19
Dear Partners and Friends, As the Chicago region grapples with unprecedented challenges presented by COVID-19, we are grateful for your ongoing work to provide essential…
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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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Top Five Takeaways from the 2020 Heckerling Institute
Last month, The Chicago Community Trust gave me the opportunity to attend the Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning, one of the premiere estate and wealth planning…
