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Matthew Shomo
Matt Shomo (he/him) is the impact coordinator for the Growing Household Wealth strategy at The Chicago Community Trust. He helps support Growing Household Wealth’s diverse…
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2022: Coalitions for Equity in Wealth Policy Grant Recipients Leading the Charge in Major Policy Wins
Now in its third year, the Coalitions for Equity in Wealth Policy funding program supports organizations engaged in coalitions advocating for systems and policy change…
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3C Helps Communities Unlock Innovation in Affordable Housing
Homeownership is the single largest source of household wealth in the Chicago region, and it also plays an important role in building flourishing neighborhoods. However,…
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The Fund for Equitable Business Growth – Bursting the Bubble
I was raised in the affluent 5 Towns community on the south shore of Long Island. We were what my parents called “comfortable.” Mom and…
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A Roof over Our Neighbor's Heads and a Foundation for Their Future
When it comes to helping Black and Latinx families grow their household wealth, homeownership is a tool that matters. Experts estimate that if Black and…
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Searle Funds: A Conversation with Peggy Davis and Angel Gibson
To administer the Searle Collaborative Funds, the Trust works closely with Kinship Foundation—a private operating foundation that advances the institutional philanthropy of the Searle family.…
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Wesley Walker
Wesley Walker is the senior director of community impact for the Growing Household Wealth portfolio at The Chicago Community Trust. He joined the Trust from…
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Shandra Richardson
Shandra Richardson is the program director for strategic initiatives at The Chicago Community Trust. In this role, she is responsible for driving and building on…
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Jessica Omana
Jessica Omana serves as the program manager for the Connecting Capital and Community initiative (3C) at The Chicago Community Trust. In this role, she tracks…
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Lynnette McRae
Lynnette McRae serves as the director of the Connecting Capital and Community initiative (3C) at The Chicago Community Trust. In this role, she leads a…
