From the Archives: 1915 – Founding of The Chicago Community Trust
The Chicago Community Trust was established in 1915 as the second ever community foundation in the United States. Founded by American banker Norman…
Spotlights on community issues, the people, and the organizations who contribute to effective philanthropy as well as a stronger Chicago region and world.
The Chicago Community Trust was established in 1915 as the second ever community foundation in the United States. Founded by American banker Norman…
What we believed when We Rise Together: For an Equitable & Just Recovery launched in October 2020 has proven to be true: The…
April is Financial Literacy Month, which raises awareness on the importance of financial education and smart money-making decisions. Over the next few weeks,…
In Cook County, there are upwards of 45,000 state-registered attorneys. Thankfully, many of those lawyers are doing pro bono work in the city of Chicago.…
How many of you participated in the ALS “Ice Bucket Challenge” last summer? You’ll recall that our social media feeds were jam-packed with videos and…
Chicago is mourning the loss of PJ Paparelli, who has been the artistic force behind American Theater Company for the last 7 years. PJ was a gifted…
As a young mom with a passion for teaching young people, Meg Ritter understands the power of stories. Her philosophy is, “Stories can bring people…
Last weekend, more than 1.4 million people experienced the Taste of Chicago, the City’s premier outdoor food festival showcasing the diversity of Chicago’s dining community. The…
An organization providing job training prepares a client job seeker, phones an employer and sets up a job interview. The job seeker walks into the…
During the toughest of times, many people feel the need to talk to someone about what they are going through. Youth and Family Counseling (YFC)…
This week, the Today Show explored the “secrets of happiness,” prompted by a recent study that found much of our joy comes from simply being nice.…
“I became a Vocalo Storyteller to express impactful stories that have affected my life and give a voice to the ignored nationwide issues the United…
Hermon Dunlap Smith led both Marsh & McLennan, Inc., and The Chicago Community Trust. A brilliant philanthropic leader and businessman, Hermon “Dutch” Dunlap Smith served…