Lisandra Lao, and How She’s Inspiring the Next Generation of Young Philanthropists
For 30 years, The Chicago Community Trust’s Young Leaders Fund (YLF) has empowered young adults to actively participate in philanthropy by interacting with…
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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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Laying the Groundwork for Lasting Policy Reform
When the Trust decided to integrate policy change into our strategies, we did so recognizing that to achieve our mission of a thriving…
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Trust Talks, The Podcast – Episode 24: Sustaining Chicago's Cultural Ecosystem
Chicago is one of the most influential cultural cities in the United States, known for its distinctive blend of architecture, visual arts, music,…
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In North Lawndale, Teens and Police Plant Common Ground
Classmates Alisha Dale and Roosevelt Harris-Williams work side by side, pulling rakes through a mound of wood chips. They will use the chips to smother…
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Matchmaking for a Manufacturing Renaissance in America's Cities
More products could be made in American cities like Chicago. But for that to happen, the local “idea people” and the people who run established…
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Laying the Foundation for a Fresh Start After Prison
Bridget Stephens has so much to celebrate. In 2010, Stephens was released after a six-month prison term, and began taking the first steps of recovery…
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Local Impact Investing Made Easy
Three years ago, many philanthropists were asking their advisors, “What is impact investing?” Today those same philanthropists are asking, “How do we become impact investors?”…
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Starting the Conversation for Effective Year-End Planning
For many professional advisors, the end of the year is a sprint to the finish line. Your clients need documents drafted, assets transferred and guidance…
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Low Interest Rates? Consider Two Unique Charitable Opportunities.
The persistently low interest rate environment often stirs conversations around the challenges to investors seeking yield and returns. But for philanthropists, and the advisors who…
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Wrap Up Your Year of Giving
December is a busy month, so it’s never too soon to start your year-end planning. Donors who like to stay ahead of the curve can…
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For Sustainable Local Farming, Award Competition Sparks Bold Solutions
From restaurant menus to grocery stores, interest in local food is stronger than ever. Yet of the $14 billion in produce our region consumes annually,…
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In New Documentary, Chicago's Generosity Shines
“You take your privilege, and you take all the things you have, to lift other people up.” Those words of generosity struck a chord for…
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We Are Successful When We Are Connected': State of Community 2016
It was almost exactly 100 years ago—on December 15th, 1916—that the Trust hosted a luncheon at the Union League Club to introduce The Chicago Community…
