Nuestro Futuro Awards $500,000 in 2026 Grantmaking Cycle
Nuestro Futuro, an initiative of The Chicago Community Trust, elevates Latine philanthropy to support Chicago-area organizations and programs aimed at improving the quality…
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Spotlights on community issues, the people, and the organizations who contribute to effective philanthropy as well as a stronger Chicago region and world.
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From Foundation to Home: Three Families Begin Their Next Chapter in Austin
“To my first home!” Courtney exclaimed as she jingled the keys to her new residence in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood. Last year, Habitat for…
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A Program that Builds Savings Just by Paying Rent on Time
Between rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, and other everyday expenses, many Chicagoans are focused on getting through the month. Nearly half of Chicago renters…
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Committed to Community: The Resurrection Project
Born in Pilsen more than 35 years ago, The Resurrection Project (TRP) grew from a community’s vision for restored peace, safety and prosperity in the…
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Building Homes, Restoring Hope: Reclaiming Chicago
On Chicago’s South and West sides – largely home to the city’s Black and Latine communities – vacant lots and abandoned properties have long contributed…
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Power in Persistence: Austin Coming Together
Since 2010, Austin Coming Together (ACT) has been at the heart of Austin’s revitalization, driving change through collaboration, persistence, and a shared vision for a…
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A Place to Stay, A Path to Stability
A home is more than bricks and mortar — it’s where we find safety, stability, and a sense of belonging. For many, owning a home…
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Making Big Ideas Real, Together
When it comes to solving complex challenges, what can philanthropy do? How do we build spaces where funders and nonprofit partners can dream, experiment, and…
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Community Visions Brought to Life
In October 2025, we celebrated the culmination of We Rise Together: For an Equitable & Just Recovery, a five-year initiative supporting resilience and revitalization in…
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King Harris: A Lifetime of Supporting Chicago
For more than 50 years, business and civic leader King Harris has brought vision, energy, and a hands-on approach to philanthropy in Chicago. From housing…
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Archana and Sudhir K. Agrawal: "Giving Makes Us Feel at Home."
When Archana and Sudhir K. Agrawal moved to Chicago in 2021 after more than 30 years in Memphis, they were captivated by the city’s vibrant…
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Joyce Ozeh: Passionate Disability Advocate
For Joyce Ozeh, a first-generation Nigerian-American and civil rights attorney with the Illinois Attorney General’s Office, practicing law has always been a means to an…
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Jennifer F. Kuzminski: Guiding Clients to Their Greatest Impact
Trust and estates attorney Jennifer F. Kuzminski is driven to help clients advance their personal and philanthropic goals while creating lasting impact. As a member…
