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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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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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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“Can I Invest in Community to Do Good?” Samuel Muñeton Jr. Shows Us How.
For Samuel Muñeton Jr., his philanthropy has come full circle. In his youth, Sam benefited directly from mentors and others in his community…
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Audacious Disruption: Chicago Artists Collaborate on Solutions to Segregation
I was eight months pregnant when I read Metropolitan Planning Council’s The Cost of Segregation report. At the time, I had been reflecting quite a…
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For Private Foundations, Simpler Alternatives & Impact Investing Opportunities
For many individuals and families, the benefits of establishing a private foundation are outweighed by the cost, time and administrative burden that comes with managing…
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The First Six Months: Listening, Learning and Leading
On April 3, Dr. Helene Gayle made her first appearance as the featured guest of the City Club of Chicago. In a lively conversation with…
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Is It Time to Revisit Formula Clause Charitable Gifts?
As professional advisors and their clients continue to digest the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act signed into law in late 2017, one unanticipated effect may…
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Oral History: Preserving a More Diverse, Dynamic Legacy
As the second oldest community foundation in America, the Trust is dedicated to documenting its rich history, intertwined with Chicago philanthropy and with the development…
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In Humboldt Park, Healthy Food and Health Care Often Out of Reach
“Inadequate services mean you lose people when they’re finally willing to open up.” The name “Humboldt Park” conjures up one of Chicago’s most beloved outdoor…
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Health & Hunger, Support & Stigma in West Town’s Cultural Heart
“We need to take away shame of getting support.” Pay a visit to West-West Town’s main strip, and you’ll know you’ve arrived when you pass…
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Evolving Leadership, Enduring Commitment
Along with the new year has come an influx of strong new leadership to The Chicago Community Trust. We’re pleased to update you on several…
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Task Force Recommends Prison Alternatives for Youth with Mental Health Conditions
Illinois’ criminal justice system reports nearly 30,000 youth arrests and 11,000 youth admissions to local jails each year. Research consistently suggests that about 70% of…
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Immigration, Wage Suppression and Health in Little Village
“There is a fear of asking for help.” Often called “the Mexico of the Midwest,” Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood is a well-known port of entry…
