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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Welcoming the ADA 25 Advancing Leadership Fellows of 2018
Today we are pleased to welcome 20 outstanding 2018 Fellows to the ADA 25 Advancing Leadership Institute. This 2018 class joins a network of more…
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Celebrating Local Culture at Chicago's International Art Showcase
Doing new things for the first time is always a thrill—especially when you’ve been laying the groundwork for more than 100 years. Since our founding…
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Put the Pens Down: Why Appreciated Stock Beats Checks for Year-End Giving
One year ago, who could have imagined the Dow Jones Industrial Average would pass 23,000? There is no doubt that 2017 has been a memorable…
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Unlock the Charitable Value of Non-Cash Assets
For many donors, philanthropy consists exclusively of gifts of cash. It makes sense: it is easy to write a check or process a wire; cash…
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Industry and Philanthropy Unite for Healthier Rivers, Habitats, Communities
Green space, wildlife habitat and stormwater management are essential to the vitality of our river systems—and to the health and safety of the communities around…
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Philanthropy and Compassion in Chicago: An Interview with Linda Wolf
From Leo Burnett to Lurie Children’s Hospital, Linda Wolf is one of Chicago’s truly engaged and accomplished leaders. Wolf retired as chairman and CEO of…
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Why Ward Mapping Means Life or Death in Latino Chicago
On October 12, Nuestro Futuro hosted a provocative and compelling discussion with Robert Vargas, director of the Violence, Law and Politics Lab at the University…
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Life Skills Learning Designed For Youth, By Youth
“What am I passionate about? How can I share my passion with other young people?” These questions motivated a group of interns at the Hive…
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Seven Secrets of a Networking Natural
People tell me that I am a great networker—usually followed by, “How do you do it?” Although networking is a daunting chore to some, for…
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Obama Family Fund Builds Inclusion in Chicago's Construction Trades
Former President Barack Obama and his family are committed supporters of apprenticeship and career pathway programs for young adults. They also understand how under-representation in…
