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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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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Claude and Britney, Two Donald Stewart Fellows, Reflect on How Their Commitment to Community Led Them to the African American Legacy Fund
Claude Robinson and Britney Robbins joined African American Legacy (AAL) from different paths—Claude as a staunch advocate for uplifting African American communities; Britney…
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LGBTQ Community Fund Awards $619,000 in its 2025 Grantmaking Cycle
The LGBTQ Community Fund, an initiative of The Chicago Community Trust, unites donors to support nonprofit organizations that serve the Chicago region’s LGBTQ…
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Think Good, It's Friday! 9.11.15
One of my favorite things to do with my free time is curl up with a good book. With a cooler, fall-like weekend in the…
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How the Former Jewel CEO Paid It Forward
Long before becoming the CEO of Jewel Companies, Inc., Donald S. Perkins learned the importance of community philanthropy. Born in St. Louis two years before…
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From the Archives: 10 Moments in Chicago School History
Students from across the Chicago region have returned to school, bringing with them much excitement and hope for a successful year of learning and enlightenment.…
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The Contractor Giving Ex-Offenders a Second Chance
David Figueroa is a businessman who believes that, with the right support, ex-offenders can successfully integrate into society. His organization, Second Chance Renovations, employs and…
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Think Good, It's Friday! 9.4.2015
Yesterday, the Trust hosted a screening of the movie Rosenwald at the Museum of Science and Industry. The film tells the story of philanthropist and…
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"Small Keys Unlock Big Doors" for Rags-to-Riches Railroad Magnate
A self-made man born to Irish immigrants in New York, Charles H. Markham left school at 14. After a series of odd jobs, he started…
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Saving Man’s Best Friend, ‘One Tail at a Time’
Dogs are loyal, loving companions, but some live at risk in shelters. In fact, nearly 6,000 dogs were euthanized in the city of Chicago in…
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Renewing the Commitment: An ADA Compliance Guide for Nonprofits
2015 marks the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The ADA embodies—and makes enforceable—this nation’s promise of full access to nonprofit organizations, businesses…
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5,000 Schools for Black Students Rise Across the South in ‘Rosenwald’
Chicagoans have good reason to recognize the name Julius Rosenwald. As president of Sears, Roebuck and Co., Rosenwald grew the company to become among the…
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A Mom Stands Up to Violence - Through an App Contest
Want to feel safe again in your community? There’s an app for that. [pullquote]To combat neighborhood violence, Washington Park mom learns to build an app.…
