2010

Ten nonprofits will go door-to-door, showing at-risk homeowners how to find help

Contributions accepted in honor of Chicago police officer, shot in the line of duty

Trust's 2010 Unity Challenge grants support those most in need

Three city middle schools honored for academic performance and teacher excellence

At Arbor Day event, Mayor Daley recognizes Trust grants for plantings in parks

$200,000 awarded for early child care and education throughout the region

Grants will help inform at-risk homeowners of resources available

Nonprofit leaders invited to apply now for professional development opportunity

Proposed budget further weakens state economy, says Trust-funded Illinois Partners for Human Service

Funding will strengthen core curricular areas, support improvement in high needs schools

Funding promotes civic engagement, justice system reform, economic development

Funding will help alleviate hunger, end homelessness, strengthen human services network

Funding in this cycle supports arts learning, capacity building for arts groups

Trust-funded program has retrofitted 3,500 apartments, cutting average energy consumption 30%

$500,000 grant to AgeOptions will help older adults live independently, continue Red Tape Cutters program

Your donations provide critical care for up to 3 million people affected by the earthquake

One Chicago, One Nation launches with grant program, film contest and more

2009

Nine local nonprofit leaders honored with professional development opportunity

Innovative program invests $500,000 to spur the growth of high-quality local news and information about the Chicago region

Faced with increased need, Trust redirects millions to basic human needs, concludes funding for Chicago Matters series

$1.5 million awarded to nine organizations will benefit Chicago communities, complement Olympics bid

Foundations announce grants supporting nation's largest effort to target hard-to-count populations

President Emeritus of Illinois Institute of Technology will serve as volunteer senior advisor

Innovative program will spur growth of local news and information sources

Matching gifts campaign has created $4M fund, announced second round of grants to support essential human needs

Matching gifts campaign has created $4M fund, announced second round of grants to support essential human needs

Trust and local foundations fund first-of-its-kind evaluation by University of Chicago and Loyola University Chicago

Recent grant cycle upholds continued commitment to our region's nonprofits in challenging times 

Count shows increase in most vulnerable homeless populations, suggests effects of recession are just beginning 

Local foundations invite community organizations to request funding for projects reaching hard-to-count low-income populations

New report shows suburban communities struggling to provide adequate social services
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Grant matches donations up to $500,000 for families in crisis through Give5Here campaign

Directory explores Latino communities, compiles available resources

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ShoreBank will use funds to provide relief in communities hardest hit by foreclosures

Grants from matching fund support organizations helping Chicago's neediest 

Fellowship will provide professional development for eight local leaders in not-for-profit sector

Development professionals, special assistant to the president bring years of expertise to Trust team

 

2008

Money to help Chicago agencies improve structure, expand resident services

Tom Irvine brings award-winning web development portfolio from The Northern Trust Company; Eva Penar comes from Time Out Chicago with not-for-profit background

Sylvia M. Zaldivar-Sykes joins small group of Latinas in executive positions

 

$1.5 million awarded to nine organizations will benefit Chicago communities, complement Olympics bid

Sandor Brattstrom becomes first full-time executive director as foundation grows to serve Will County’s needs
 

Grant will help address increasing needs of Chicago's most vulnerable neighborhoods

 

Elizabeth D. Richter, integrated communications strategist and Jamie Phillippe, former vice president at the Museum of Science and Industry join senior leadership team...

Latino community fund supports literacy, wellness, college readiness, and day laborers

The Chicago Community Trust has named John A. Canning, Jr., 63, as chairman of its Executive Committee, replacing Prudence R. Beidler as head of the Trust’s governing body. It also named John H. “Jack” Catlin, 61, Michael W....