A Forever Resource: Nuestro Futuro Nears a $10 Million Endowment
Chicago’s diverse Latine communities are an economic and cultural force in our city. From small businesses that anchor neighborhoods to the food, art,…
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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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…
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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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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 a program specialist for Income & Assets at The Chicago Community Trust. In this role, she supports the development, execution, and…
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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…
