A Forever Resource: Nuestro Futuro Nears a $10 Million Endowment
Chicago’s diverse Latine communities are an economic and cultural force in our city. From small businesses that anchor neighborhoods to the food, art,…
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More Than a Paycheck: What It Takes to Get Ahead
Two days before my brother’s 10th birthday, my family was on the brink of bankruptcy. My parents’ small business hadn’t hit its growth…
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Trust Talks, The Podcast – Episode 27: Fueling Small Business Growth in Chicago
Small businesses are essential to stabilizing neighborhood economies. They create jobs, activate commercial corridors, and provide the goods and services that help communities…
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Pre-Development Fund: LUCHA HQ
LUCHA (Latin United Community Housing Association) was founded in 1982 by a coalition of residents from the West Town, Logan Square, and Humboldt Park neighborhoods…
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Creating Systems-Level Change to Improve How People Receive Social Services
Since our inception, The Chicago Community Trust has supported the health and human services sector. From our very first grant to United Charities of Chicago…
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Investing in Youth Leadership Development is Essential for Community Safety
Safe spaces allow hope to thrive, visions to be realized, and youth to find their voices. Whether it is young women learning about media literacy…
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Pride Month Spotlight: The Night Ministry
To celebrate Pride Month, the Trust will spotlight LGBTQ-serving organizations that contribute to fostering a safe and inclusive community by responding to the most pressing…
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Trust Talks, The Podcast - Episode 11: Accessing Federal Funds for an Equitable Recovery
In this episode of the Trust Talks podcast, we explore the barriers nonprofits face in accessing government funds, as well as opportunities to overcome them.…
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Pride Month Spotlight: Howard Brown Health
To celebrate Pride Month, the Trust will be spotlighting LGBTQ-serving organizations that contribute to fostering a safe and inclusive community by responding to the most…
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Pride Month Spotlight: Bernard Bartilad
To celebrate Pride Month, the Trust will be spotlighting LGBTQ-serving individuals and organizations that contribute to fostering a safe and inclusive community by responding to…
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Stories of Impact 2022: Bridges to Brighter Futures | The Student Tech Equity Fund
Computers and internet access are today’s equivalent of pen and paper. But the digital divide has increased barriers to education, threatening our region’s economic competitiveness.…
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Stories of Impact 2022: 211 Metro Chicago
Chicagoans facing difficult situations now have a dedicated resource to contact for help. Launched in January 2023, 211 Metro Chicago is a free helpline connecting…
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Stories of Impact 2022: Direct Cash Assistance
Direct cash assistance is the practice of giving money directly to people in need. This can take many forms, including transfers of cash from nonprofits…
