The Trust's impact is the combined effort of business leaders giving back, families working together and concerned neighbors championing their communities. Here are a few of the chapters in the Trust's diverse, evolving story.
Don and Elizabeth Thompson
For the Thompsons, a donor advised fund helps show the most effective ways to fight hunger in their own hometown.
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Schopf & Weiss LLP
A law firm celebrates 20 years by giving something back—and a literacy program flourishes.
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The Northern Trust Company
A shared belief in exemplary client service nurtures a long partnership between two landmark Chicago institutions.
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Bank of America
As the economic crisis threatens homeowners, the bank’s resources and the Trust’s community leadership provide powerful support.
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John G. Searle
After a prominent career in pharmaceutical science, one generous donor supports innovation in the field for generations to come.
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Contact Sejal Shah-Myers, Manager of Donor Services, at or 312.616.8000 ext. 183 to tell your giving story.