2025 Illinois General Assembly Recap
I came to The Chicago Community Trust in March after spending years as chief of staff to Illinois State Rep. Kelly Cassidy. I…
Connecting Philanthropy to Impact
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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Trust Talks, The Podcast – Episode 19: Confronting Homeownership Barriers
While homeownership is often viewed as a pathway to building wealth, a range of challenges can hinder its effectiveness, particularly for specific groups.…
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Transforming the College Transfer Experience
In the Spring of 2006, my mother and I walked into a meeting with a public state university admissions counselor to discuss my…
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African American Legacy Awards $280,000 in 2023 Grants
African American Legacy (AAL), an initiative of The Chicago Community Trust, is a philanthropic initiative led by African American civic and community leaders who share…
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Asian Giving Circle Awards Grants to Increase Community Wellbeing
The Asian Giving Circle (AGC), an initiative of The Chicago Community Trust, supports Asian and Pacific Islander-led nonprofits in the Chicago region through mutual aid…
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Diana Torres Hawken on the Importance of Seeing Yourself Reflected in Community
One can say that Diana Torres Hawken has come full circle. Her connection to The Chicago Community Trust began 16 years ago when she moved…
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2023 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 grant making from…
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Nuestro Futuro Awards $360,000 to 25 Organizations in Chicago Region Focused on Immigration and Early Childhood Initiatives
Nuestro Futuro (“Our Future”), an initiative of The Chicago Community Trust, is the largest affinity fund in the nation dedicated to Latinx philanthropy. Since its…
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Sheila M. Cawley
Sheila M. Cawley is the chief philanthropy officer for The Chicago Community Trust. Cawley leads a team of philanthropic experts committed to partnering with donors…
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Black Philanthropy Month Spotlight: Kafi Moragne-Patterson
Kafi Moragne-Patterson is the Senior Program Director of College and Career Success at the UChicago Inclusive Economy Lab where she manages a complex portfolio of…
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Black Philanthropy Month Spotlight: Troy Boyd, Jr.
Troy Boyd, Jr. is the chief operating officer of Urban Prep Academies, educating young men in Chicago’s Bronzeville, Englewood, and Near West Side communities. A…
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Fueling Potential with Philanthropy: We Rise Together
When the new North Austin Center opened on Chicago’s West Side in February of this year, Santiago Navarro registered his son, Julian, for By the…
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The Chicago Community Trust: Providing Help During Uncertain Times
Charitable giving in America was down last year, but do the numbers tell the whole story? And how can donors respond to the changing charitable…
