Asian Giving Circle Awards $305,000 in its Year 2 and 3 AACDF Grantmaking Cycle
Asian Giving Circle, an initiative of The Chicago Community Trust, mobilizes the collective power of AAPI community members, allies, and supporters to strengthen…
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Seventh Annual Donald Stewart Fellowship Awarded to Richard Wallace
Each year, African American Legacy, an initiative of The Chicago Community Trust, awards the Donald Stewart Fellowship to an individual who embodies leadership…
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Honoring Juju Lien and Her Legacy of Community Devotion
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, The Chicago Community Trust is proud to honor Juju Lien, a visionary…
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How a Glenview Retiree Defeated Unjust Housing Laws
Nancy Mullarkey describes herself as a “happy, active retiree” who spends much of her time working with her church, Glenview Community Church. She also volunteers…
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Forecasting the Future of Education
On October 15 and 16, Generation All—along with several other partners including Hive Chicago Fund for Connected Learning, Thrive, Convergence Academies and the Institute for…
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A Renowned Muralist’s Tribute to His Grand Crossing Roots
The Chicago region has a rich artistic legacy. One artist who is embracing the city’s past while using his talents for good is Chicago-based Joe…
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Curing Chicago’s “Nature Deficit Disorder”
For 100 years, generations of outdoor enthusiasts have looked at the Forest Preserves of Cook County as their personal oasis away from the rat race…
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For Teens in Crisis, Help Starts with a Text
When Nancy Lublin finished a recent talk at Chicago Ideas Week about Crisis Text Line, the national help line she founded, a young man walked…
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Teens with Down Syndrome Find their Voice—On Stage
The young performers in a new play, What You Will, were having a wonderful time at rehearsal one recent Friday evening at the Menomonee Club’s…
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Lake County Responds to Rising Poverty, Aging Population
How do suburban counties respond to climbing poverty rates that have begun to surpass those of the nearby cities? How can human services providers best…
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Youth Mentor Networks Stop the ‘Revolving Door of Adults’
Fifteen years ago Bill Curry came to Chicago with one goal in mind: to work with young people. Unfortunately, the school he moved here to…
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Blazing a ‘Trail of Dreams’ for Undocumented Youth
Immigration-reform activist Maria Gabriela “Gaby” Pacheco says she has never been afraid of speaking out. Even though she lacks documents, she lives as if she…
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Diversity Gap Widens in Chicago’s Financial Sector
Workforce diversity is a significant challenge for the American financial services industry—especially in the Chicago region, where representation of African-Americans and Latinos has remained stagnant…
