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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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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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…
“Partnerships & Initiatives” Collective Power
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The Transformative Power of Art: Building a More United Chicago
On January 21, community activists, leaders and residents from across the city braved one of the coldest nights of the year to gather in the…
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Press Forward Chicago Supports a Thriving Local Media Landscape
Robust local news coverage is essential to fostering an informed and engaged public. In contrast to much of the country, where local newspapers are going…
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A Coalition of Funders Launches Press Forward Chicago With $1.6 Million in Grants to 13 Journalism Projects
Our democracy depends on a thriving free press, serving as a source of information and a voice for communities. Yet, the news media today is…
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Leveraging Community-Based Media to Promote Equitable Homeownership
A Q&A with Lynnette McRae and Lauren Woods Black and Latinx Chicagoans face a myriad of challenges in accessing homeownership. These include a lack of…
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Stories of Impact 2022: We Rise Together
In the wake of the pandemic and the inequities it exposed, the philanthropic community has the chance to make transformational investments to strengthen long-disinvested communities…
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Coming Together for National Day of Racial Healing
When people talk about closing the racial and ethnic wealth gap, conversations tend to focus on reforming discriminatory policies and systems, as well as increasing…
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How African American Legacy Showcases the Transformative Power of Collective Giving
In celebration of Black History Month, the Trust is featuring insights from philanthropists and leaders who are making a difference in the Chicago region. Be…
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Transforming Our Region: How Racial Healing Is Part of the Journey
How does transformation happen in a city like Chicago? A city where a third of Black households and a quarter of Latinx households have zero…
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The Chicago Community Trust Launches On the Table Conversations with Racial Healing Theme
The Chicago Community Trust kicks off its seventh annual On the Table initiative on Monday, Oct. 12, recognized as Indigenous People’s Day by the City of Chicago, to…
