Chicago’s Next Chapter in Equitable Transit-Oriented Development
Five years ago this June, the City of Chicago adopted a bold vision and framework for equitable transit-oriented development (ETOD). The Chicago Plan…
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"A Philanthropist Is Anyone Who Shows Up": Claudette Baker on Redefining Giving
For Claudette Baker, philanthropy has meant a lifelong commitment to strengthening communities through her professional work in nonprofit leadership and public service and…
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From Seoul to Chicago: Shane Carlin's Path to Purposeful Giving
Shane Carlin is the founder, president, and CEO of Asian Student Achievement (ASA). He founded ASA in 2016 to help move Asians 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…
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Chicagoans with Disabilities Fight for a Voice in Police Reform
In January 2017, following a yearlong investigation, the U.S. Department of Justice issued a comprehensive report detailing excessive use of force by the Chicago Police…
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Investing in Chicago’s Rivers, One Neighborhood at a Time
Last month, the Executive Committee of The Chicago Community Trust approved $800,000 for locally driven projects that seek to revitalize communities along Chicago’s vast river…
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Disaster Relief for Mexico & Puerto Rico: Chicago Unites to Respond
September has been marked by devastating natural disasters that, for many in Chicago, hit close to home. Hurricane Maria destroyed much of Puerto Rico’s infrastructure,…
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Stand Out from the Year-End Giving Crowd with #ILGive
End-of-year appeals are a fundraising standby—and recently, Giving Tuesday has emerged as the unofficial kickoff of everyone’s giving season. This means many nonprofits competing for…
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Swap Circle Helps Teachers Stock Up for the School Year
More than one-third of Chicago teachers report spending over $1,000 of their own money on classroom supplies during the school year. On Tuesday, May 16,…
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$40M Neighborhood Investment Aims to Close Chicago's Wealth Gap
Last Thursday, I was pleased to join JPMorgan Chase as it announced its $40 million commitment to economic opportunity on Chicago’s South and West sides.…
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GO Grants Turn One: A Year of Funding, Listening and Learning
Embracing a focus on leading change, inspiring philanthropy and engaging residents has changed how the Trust does business. In order to better serve our nonprofit…
