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…
Income & Financial Assets
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 27: Fueling Small Business Growth in Chicago
Small businesses are essential to stabilizing neighborhood economies. They create jobs, activate commercial corridors, and provide the goods and services that help communities…
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“Can I Invest in Community to Do Good?” Samuel Muñeton Jr. Shows Us How.
For Samuel Muñeton Jr., his philanthropy has come full circle. In his youth, Sam benefited directly from mentors and others in his community…
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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 projections, leaving…
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Physical Spaces That Are Inspiring Possibility Across Chicago
“When you build beautiful spaces, you encourage people to do beautiful things,” said Caleb Herod, whose work at The Chicago Community Trust focuses on helping families…
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Sara Wasserteil
Sara Wasserteil is the senior director of Income & Assets at The Chicago Community Trust. Prior to joining the Trust in 2026, Sara was a…
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Sonianne Lozada
Sonianne Lozada is the program manager for Income & Small Business at The Chicago Community Trust. In this role, she manages the income growth portfolio,…
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Sarah Bertman
Sarah Bertman (she/her) is an impact coordinator at The Chicago Community Trust. In this role, she supports the administrative, collaborative and strategic work of increasing…
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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…
