From the Archives: 2002 – Asian Giving Circle
May marks Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a time to celebrate AAPI history, uplift the achievements of AAPI individuals, and…
Household Wealth
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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Chicago is Primed for Creative and Targeted Home Lending Solutions
The beauty of Chicago is that every person, every place, and every home has a story. And while my personal story didn’t begin…
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Amidst Uncertainties, Trust is Helping Nonprofits Continue to Meet Community Needs
As the federal government cuts funding and programs that support essential services, such as closing the Chicago-based Midwest regional office of the Department…
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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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Trust Talks, The Podcast - Episode 7: Solving Our Workforce Challenge
In this episode of the Trust Talks podcast, as we approach the tenth anniversary of the inception of the Chicagoland Workforce Funder Alliance, we examine how…
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Shandra Richardson
Shandra Richardson is the senior director of Household Wealth 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 supports…
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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. 3C is a multi-sector collaborative, convened…
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Caleb Herod
Caleb Herod (he/his) is the director of Income & Assets at The Chicago Community Trust. He manages efforts to support educational attainment, workforce development, and…
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Adam Engle
Adam Engle is the program director of the Fund for Equitable Business Growth, a multi-funder collaborative that invests in a marketplace of services and products…
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Protecting & Advancing Equitable Homeownership: Lawndale Christian Development Corporation
Lawndale Christian Development Corporation (LCDC) organizes with the community to eliminate health and wealth disparities in North Lawndale and worldwide. LCDC’s work is done by…
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Protecting & Advancing Equitable Homeownership: Latin United Community Housing Association
Latin United Community Housing Association (LUCHA) has a mission to advance housing as a human right by empowering communities – particularly Latinx and Spanish-speaking populations…
