2026 End-of-Year Charitable Giving: Important Dates & Deadlines for Gifts & Grants
The end of the year is approaching and we at The Chicago Community Trust are committed to making your year-end giving and grantmaking…
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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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A Forever Resource: Nuestro Futuro Nears a $10 Million Endowment
Chicago’s diverse Latine communities are an economic and cultural force in our city. From small businesses that anchor neighborhoods to the food, art,…
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More Than a Paycheck: What It Takes to Get Ahead
Two days before my brother’s 10th birthday, my family was on the brink of bankruptcy. My parents’ small business hadn’t hit its growth…
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"Youth-Led Tech" Summer Program Delivers Digital Skills
This summer, Chicago teens are connecting with an opportunity to learn cutting-edge tech skills—the skills that matter most to them. Smart Chicago has created “Youth-Led Tech |…
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Centennial Reunion Sparkles with a Century of Community Champions
On June 9, the Great Hall of Union Station swirled with donors, nonprofit partners, and former and current staff—all united by their commitment to the…
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Think Good, It's Friday! 6.12.15
Protect and preserve green spaces to keep our communities healthy and strong… That every child and family have access to a high-quality neighborhood school… Stable,…
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Spark a Movement. Celebrate the Stories of Philanthropy.
Today, The Chicago Community Trust announces its latest Centennial initiative, Stories of Philanthropy. In our Centennial year of 2015, the Trust wants to spark a movement…
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Advocate for People, Place & Philanthropy: Ben Helphand
Ben Helphand knows that when it comes to communities, it’s the little things that add up to the big picture. He says, “Small decisions make…
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Northwest Neighborhoods Riding High on The 606
With handmade flags waving and West African drumbeats setting the pace, cyclists and pedestrians brought The 606 recreational trail to life on June 6—a community celebration over…
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Think Good, It’s Friday! 6.5.15
This week, Chicago’s very own Brad Keywell made news by taking the Giving Pledge—a commitment made famous by Warren Buffett and Bill Gates—agreeing to give away…
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Half of IL Renters, One-Third of Owners Unable to Afford Their Housing
As incomes remain stagnant or decline across Illinois, rising housing costs have resulted in record levels of housing insecurity—with 1 out of 2 renters and…
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Tireless Effort: Shirley Ryan
Shirley Ryan’s boundless energy has improved the lives of countless people throughout metropolitan Chicago. As a member of the Trust’s Executive Committee from 1988 to 1998,…
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Think Good, It’s Friday! 5.29.15
Talk about a makeover. This week, the Trust launched its new and improved website. If you’d spent any time on our old site, we’re hoping…
