Trusted Voices: Reimagining How We Meet Critical Needs
Across the region, households are struggling to make ends meet amid rising costs, changes in federal policies and social service programs, and funding…
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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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Giving Insights: Caring for Chicago Over Generations
Narcissa Niblack Thorne is best known as the creator of the beloved Thorne Miniature Rooms—68 of which are housed at the Art Institute…
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Chicago’s Housing Future Is in Its Past: Look to the “Missing Middle"
Like the rest of the country, Chicago is facing an affordable housing crisis. Some neighborhoods boast houses that are too pricey for many…
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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…
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Developing Chicago's Next Generation of Leaders with Disabilities
On October 13, Chad Turner was a featured speaker at the CBLN Disability Inclusion Opportunity Summit. Turner—vice-president, finance & business manager at JPMorgan Chase, and…
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Nonprofits, Clean Up Your Facebook
For nonprofit organizations today, Facebook is a vital marketing and community engagement vehicle. The platform’s Pages and Groups are tools that help build awareness and…
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Around Chicago's Transit Stations, Equitable Communities Take Root
What if we could transform our city’s public transit stations into hubs of opportunity and equity? That’s the commitment of Elevated Chicago, a partnership to…
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Housing Solutions to Education, Health and Criminal Justice Challenges
As we know, housing is a basic human need. Healthy, accessible and affordable housing is an essential element of supporting individuals and families. However, the…
