Asian Giving Circle Awards $100,000 in its 2025 Grantmaking Cycle
Asian Giving Circle, an initiative of The Chicago Community Trust, is a grassroots philanthropic initiative uniting donor to make a greater collective impact…
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African American Legacy Awards $615,000 in its 2025 Grantmaking Cycle
African American Legacy (AAL), an initiative of The Chicago Community Trust, unites donors committed to supporting the Black community in the Chicago region.…
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Strengthening Chicago’s Shared Ownership Ecosystem
For generations, Chicago’s neighborhoods have been shaped by the people who call them home. Historically, many communities like Bronzeville, Hyde Park, Little Village,…
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Illinois’ Suburban Immigrants Find a Safe Anchor for Success
A drive down Main Street in Round Lake, Illinois, will explode stereotypes of the white-bread Midwest. Taqueria Gonzalez. Salon de Belleza. Yelis Bakery. A chiropractor…
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Bonus Season: Time to Consider a Donor Advised Fund
Spring is a time for rebirth, renewal—and bonuses! Bonus season is upon us, which means your clients are thinking about the impact of this year’s…
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Innovating at the Intersection of Health and Housing
More than 18,000 students attending Chicago Public Schools are homeless or at risk of homelessness. 67% of people experiencing homelessness are also living with a…
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U of IL Board Adds Disability Voice with Support from Advancing Leadership
Kareem Dale has built an impressive record of leadership in the private and public sectors. A director and senior counsel at Discover Financial Services, he…
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Jessica Bryar Legacy Fund
Jessica Bryar was a passionate advocate for children and families. As Chief in the Civil Division of the Cook County Public Defender’s office, Jessica represented…
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Investing in Chicago’s Opportunity Zone Communities
Opportunity Zones have been in the news and packing standing-room-only public hearings since the IRS and Treasury Department released the first set of proposed regulations…
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Closing the Employment Gap for Young Adults with Disabilities
For a person with a disability entering the workforce, the biggest challenge can be simply getting in the door. In the Chicago region, people with…
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A Roadmap to Economic Security for Chicago Families
Chicago is a thriving, world-class city—and yet, too many of our residents are struggling every day to make ends meet. Despite working and tight budgeting,…
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Unity Fund Grants - February 2019
At its February 2019 meeting, the Trust’s Executive Committee approved 15 grants, totaling $250,000, to local nonprofit organizations helping the most vulnerable people in our…
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Education and Economic Development Grants - February 2019
At its February 2019 meeting, the Trust’s Executive Committee approved seven competitive grants to local nonprofit organizations for projects in education and economic development, totaling…
