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Press Releases

September 12, 2017 The Chicago Community Trust Names New CEO
March 17, 2017 The Chicago Community Trust CEO Announces Retirement
February 15, 2017 L-Evated Chicago Awarded $1M to Promote Equitable Investments
October 21, 2016 ADA 25 Advancing Leadership Announces 2017 Fellows Class
July 21, 2016 The Chicago Community Trust Announces ‘Acting Up’ Award Recipients
July 5, 2016 Jason Baxendale Named Chief Development Officer at The Chicago Community Trust
April 27, 2016 The Chicago Community Trust Invites Chicagoland Residents to Take Action With New ‘Acting Up’ Awards
February 23, 2016 The Chicago Community Trust Announces the Return of ‘On the Table’
September 17, 2015 The Chicago Community Trust Releases On the Table 2015 Survey Results
June 10, 2015 The Chicago Community Trust Calls for Stories of Philanthropy
April 28, 2015 Trust Centennial Celebrates Philanthropy in All Its Forms
April 9, 2015 Study finds Chicagoans give to charity at higher rate than U.S. average
February 25, 2015 SMART Growth Grants to Strengthen Small Arts & Culture Nonprofits
February 5, 2015 Trust to Kick Off Centennial Year With Return of ‘On The Table’

About the Trust

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Close-up of a spread from an art magazine, showing six posters designed by John Massey

August 3, 2018

John Massey: Visualizing the Trust

Lorca Jolene

1965-1979 1980-1999 About the Trust Arts and Culture Centennial Archives + Archiving

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A raised garden bed planted with mixed greens; across the street is a row of single-family houses with front porches

June 12, 2018

What is Collaborative Philanthropy?

Kristin Carlson Vogen

About the Trust Charitable Giving Collaborative Philanthropy Philanthropy News

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Rows of people seated in folding chairs and standing at an outdoor concert clap and cheer

June 1, 2018

Smart Growth, Resilient Roots for Neighborhood Arts Nonprofits

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

About the Trust Artistic and Cultural Diversity Arts and Culture

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A group of people sit around a table talking and listening, while a photographer stands in the background

May 11, 2018

Five Years of Conversation – What Comes Next?

Helene D. Gayle

About the Trust Civic Engagement

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Dr. Helene Gayle seated on stage, speaking and gesturing with her hands

April 13, 2018

The First Six Months: Listening, Learning and Leading

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

About the Trust

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Black & white archival photo of a meeting at the Trust's offices. At a conference table covered with binders and papers, a man speaks and gestures, while two women listen and laugh

April 10, 2018

Oral History: Preserving a More Diverse, Dynamic Legacy

Lorca Jolene

About the Trust Community Vitality Thriving Nonprofit Sector Archives + Archiving

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Members of the Trust's Executive Committee with president and CEO Dr. Helene Gayle

March 9, 2018

Evolving Leadership, Enduring Commitment

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

About the Trust Philanthropy News

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Three women sit in chairs in a stage, one talking while the other two listen

February 7, 2018

The Pediatricians at the Forefront of Health Equity in Chicago

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

About the Trust Access to Healthcare Community Vitality Health

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A young boy with a blood pressure cuff around his arm looks up at a health professional reading the dial

February 1, 2018

After the Crisis, Defining the New Critical Needs

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

About the Trust Access to Healthcare Charitable Giving Community Vitality Economic Development Health Philanthropy News Poverty Public Safety and Justice

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Postcards and printed buttons reading What You Do Matters scattered across a blue tablecloth

January 2, 2018

Why Ephemera is Worth Saving

Jennifer Ho

About the Trust Community Vitality Nonprofit Marketing Thriving Nonprofit Sector Archives + Archiving

Stories

November 10, 2017

Philanthropy and Compassion in Chicago: An Interview with Linda Wolf

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

About the Trust Charitable Giving Community Leadership Community Vitality Philanthropy News

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A multi-unit brick building with boarded windows, beside street signs marking the corner of 62nd Street and Washtenaw Ave.

October 9, 2017

Housing Solutions to Education, Health and Criminal Justice Challenges

Joanna Trotter

About the Trust Affordable Housing Community Vitality Education Health Housing Public Safety and Justice

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A trail along a river, with the downtown Chicago skyline visible in the distance

October 3, 2017

Investing in Chicago’s Rivers, One Neighborhood at a Time

Michael Davidson

About the Trust Built Environment Natural Systems Sustainable Communities

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A row of young singers in white shirts and red ties

September 4, 2017

GO Grants Turn One: A Year of Funding, Listening and Learning

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

About the Trust Access to Healthcare Affordable Housing Arts and Culture Community Vitality Economic Development Ending Homelessness Health Housing Public Safety and Justice Sustainable Communities Thriving Nonprofit Sector Workforce Development

Stories

Vintage photo of the high-rise towers of the Stateway Gardens housing project, with children playing basketball

September 4, 2017

In Memoriam: Kale Williams

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

About the Trust Affordable Housing Community Leadership Community Vitality Housing

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A uniformed sheriff and a Latina woman stand side by side, smiling and holding signs that say TRUST Act - Victory for a #WelcomingIL

August 29, 2017

By Protecting Immigrants, TRUST Act Keeps Illinois Safer & Stronger

Alma Rodriguez

About the Trust Community Vitality Human Relations Immigration

Stories

August 24, 2017

In Memoriam: Philip D. Block

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

About the Trust Community Leadership Community Vitality

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Portions of website addresses appear over an abstract blue photographic background

August 3, 2017

Web Archiving: Keep Your Organization from Losing Its Memory

Jennifer Ho

About the Trust Community Vitality Nonprofit Marketing Thriving Nonprofit Sector Archives + Archiving

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A comfortable interior space with green and blue walls, couches and armchairs, and soft lighting

July 1, 2017

Bringing Mental Health Care Into the Living Room

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

About the Trust Access to Healthcare Community Vitality Health Civic Engagement Mental Health

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A row of people seated at a ing boardroom table listening intently

June 30, 2017

Meet the Young Advisors Teaming Up With the Trust for Philanthropic Impact

Abbe Temkin

About the Trust Philanthropy News

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A three-sided, covered wooden structure containing wooden furniture inside a gallery with white walls

June 28, 2017

Building Space for Artistic Diversity at EXPO CHICAGO

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

About the Trust Artistic and Cultural Diversity Arts and Culture

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A dining room with an ornate wooden table and several paintings on the walls

June 26, 2017

Converting Collectibles into Charitable Impact

Tim Bresnahan

About the Trust Charitable Giving Philanthropy News

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A group of people seated at a table; one man speaks and gestures with his hands, while four people listen

June 13, 2017

Listening with Courage and Compassion: Lessons from On the Table

Terry Mazany

About the Trust Community Vitality Human Relations Civic Engagement

Stories

Three people stand on a stage smiling, one holding an award certificate

May 31, 2017

The Man Who Made the Chia Pet Gives Back

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

About the Trust Charitable Giving Education Philanthropy News Post-Secondary Success

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Emily Harris standing on stage at a podium with a sign that reads ADA 25 Chicago - Greater Together

May 23, 2017

The Evolution of ADA 25 Advancing Leadership

Emily Harris

About the Trust Community Leadership Community Vitality Thriving Nonprofit Sector Disability

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Maria Hinojosa and Eric Liu seated on stage

May 5, 2017

“Generate New Power Out of Thin Air”: Eric Liu on Organizing, Rehumanizing Politics and Starting a Movement

Monica George

About the Trust Community Leadership Community Vitality Civic Engagement

Stories

Cyclists pedal along a flooded street in the Loop as water gushes from pipes

April 18, 2017

“An Eerie Hidden Disaster”: The Great Chicago Flood

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

1980-1999 About the Trust Centennial

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A woman wearing a headscarf speaks and gestures, while other around the table listen

March 27, 2017

How Engaging Conversations Build Better Strategic Plans

Michelle Hunter

About the Trust Community Vitality Thriving Nonprofit Sector Civic Engagement

Stories

An ice cream server holding a cone with two scoops

February 22, 2017

Ice Cream for Breakfast Spreads Happiness—and Hope

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

About the Trust Charitable Giving Economic Development Philanthropy News Poverty

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Eight people smiling seated at a dinner table

February 18, 2017

How a Mealtime Conversation Opens New Doors to Client Engagement

Tim Bresnahan

About the Trust Philanthropy News

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Barbara Long holds a book in the Trust archives

February 6, 2017

Preserving an Organization’s Cultural Heritage

Jennifer Ho

About the Trust Centennial Archives + Archiving

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Flyer promoting a screening of What You Do Matters

November 21, 2016

In New Documentary, Chicago’s Generosity Shines

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

About the Trust Centennial Charitable Giving Philanthropy News

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A group plays basketball in front of a mural reading Keep Loving Each Other

November 15, 2016

‘We Are Successful When We Are Connected’: State of Community 2016

Terry Mazany

About the Trust Community Leadership Community Vitality Human Relations Philanthropy News Thriving Nonprofit Sector

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A table set with flowers and carafes of water, while people gather to talk in small groups in the background

October 3, 2016

Much More Than Conversation: Three Years of On the Table

Joseph Hoereth

About the Trust Community Vitality Human Relations Civic Engagement

Stories

A woman and a young girl pick up packaged food in a large kitchen, with plastic bags of groceries in the foreground

October 1, 2016

A Real Estate Firm Unites to Fight Homelessness

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

About the Trust Charitable Giving Ending Homelessness Housing Philanthropy News

Stories

Television screen showing Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford at podiums during their 1946 presidential debate

September 25, 2016

In Memoriam: Charles Benton

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

2000-2015 About the Trust Centennial Community Leadership Community Vitality

Stories

A patient tests out an experimental prosthetic leg at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago

September 25, 2016

In Memoriam: Dr. Henry Betts

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

About the Trust

Stories

A historic photo of the exterior of a Jewel supermarket

September 25, 2016

In Memoriam: Don Perkins

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

About the Trust

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September 8, 2016

National Funders Boost Culture-Led Neighborhood Development in Chicago

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

About the Trust Artistic and Cultural Diversity Arts and Culture Built Environment Collaborative Philanthropy Community Vitality Economic Development Philanthropy News Regional Economy Sustainable Communities Workforce Development

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Street scene in Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood

August 9, 2016

How Place Matters for Chicagoans’ Economic Mobility

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

About the Trust Community Vitality Economic Development Economy and Jobs Education Poverty Regional Economy Sustainable Communities

Stories

July 28, 2016

Fifty Years Later, Chicago Pastor Continues MLK’s Local Legacy

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

About the Trust Community Leadership Community Vitality Human Relations Civic Engagement

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Three symposium attendees talk at their table

July 26, 2016

Setting Tables Across America for Community Conversation

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

About the Trust Civic Engagement

Stories

Community room at the J. Ira and Nicki Harris Family Hostel

June 8, 2016

“People Business”: An Investment Banking Magnate Embraces Generosity

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

1965-1979 About the Trust Centennial

Stories

The Lake Shore bike path, seen from above

May 26, 2016

Protecting Chicago’s Green Spaces and Sandy Shores

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

About the Trust Built Environment Centennial Natural Systems Sustainable Communities

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Community and police leaders gather around breakfast tables at On the Table 2016

May 24, 2016

At This Breakfast Table, Police and Neighbors Talk Racism and Reconciliation

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

About the Trust Community Leadership Community Vitality Public Safety and Justice Civic Engagement

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Guests at the YLF grant reception at Arciel

May 18, 2016

For Young Chicago Professionals, an Immersion Course in Philanthropy

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

About the Trust Arts and Culture Economic Development Workforce Development

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Nonprofit leaders sit and talk around a conference table

May 6, 2016

Creating Grants to Bridge the Fundraising Training Gap

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

About the Trust Philanthropy News Strategic Plan

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Volunteers create a mural illustrating local history in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood

April 25, 2016

Putting Philanthropic Dollars to Work for Chicago

Terry Mazany

About the Trust Philanthropy News

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News cameras record the launch event for the Generation All Action Plan

April 19, 2016

Action Plan to Revitalize Chicago High Schools—and Neighborhoods

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

About the Trust Education High-Quality Teaching Post-Secondary Success

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April 4, 2016

Thousand Mile Journey Toward a United Chicago Continues

Peggy A. Davis

About the Trust Community Vitality Human Relations Civic Engagement

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Panelists on stage at the Harold Washington Library's Pritzker Auditorium

April 3, 2016

Chicago Faith and Justice Leaders Confront America’s “Original Sin”

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

About the Trust Centennial Community Vitality Human Relations Civic Engagement

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April 1, 2016

Nonprofits Team Up to Transform Lives in LGBTQ Chicago

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

About the Trust Access to Healthcare Ending Homelessness Health Housing Philanthropy News

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Guests talk over breakfast at an On the Table event

March 30, 2016

To Build a More Unified Community, ‘Trust the Tables’

Cheryl Hughes

2015-About the Trust Centennial Community Vitality Human Relations Civic Engagement

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A group of tap dancers on stage at the Arts Infusion Expo

March 25, 2016

8 Lessons for Alternatives to Incarceration through the Arts

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

About the Trust Arts and Culture Arts Learning Community Vitality Public Safety and Justice

Stories

Tree in the Ryerson Conservation Area , Lake County

March 24, 2016

Continuing Her Family Tradition, True to Her Own Voice

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

1965-1979 1980-1999 About the Trust Centennial

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Guests enjoying dinner and talking at an On the Table event at the Hideout

March 8, 2016

How Great Events Connect Us with Our Place, Our Past, and Each Other

Cheryl Hughes

About the Trust Centennial Community Vitality Human Relations

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A mural outside the alternative high school where Arts Infusion providers Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre and Young Chicago Authors, teach community youth

March 6, 2016

For Chicago’s ‘Forgotten Kids’, Arts Education Builds Skills to Succeed

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

About the Trust Arts and Culture Arts Learning Community Vitality Public Safety and Justice

Stories

Vintage postcard depicts the lobby of Harris Bank building, circa 1915

March 3, 2016

The Man Behind the Bank Behind the Trust

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

1915-1929 About the Trust Centennial

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A teen dance troupe performs a contemporary-style routine on the Harris Theater stage at the Chicago Dancing Festival

February 25, 2016

In the Arts, SMART Growth Yields Lasting Returns

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

About the Trust Artistic and Cultural Diversity Arts and Culture Capacity Building Dance

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Four high school students in conversation during class

February 22, 2016

Real School Choice Requires Strong Neighborhood Schools

Beatriz Ponce de Leon

About the Trust Education High-Quality Teaching Post-Secondary Success

Stories

February 11, 2016

The Quest to Fix Chicago’s Budget–30 Years Ago

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

1965-1979 1980-1999 About the Trust Centennial Economic Development Regional Economy

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A farm field planted with a variety of lettuces and edible greens

February 1, 2016

‘Food to Market Challenge’ Spurs Local Food Innovation

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

About the Trust Economy and Jobs Philanthropy News Sustainable Communities

Stories

The Chicago Bears' 1986 champion lineup on stage performing The Super Bowl Shuffle

January 27, 2016

After the ‘Super Bowl Shuffle’

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

1980-1999 About the Trust Centennial Charitable Giving Community Leadership Community Vitality Economic Development Philanthropy News Poverty Hunger

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Representatives of 20 colleges meet around a table

January 21, 2016

Chicago Colleges Unite as Citywide Campus, Global Destination

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

About the Trust Economic Development Education Post-Secondary Success Regional Economy

Stories

Vintage promotional photo of dancers from the WLS National Barn Dance radio show

January 21, 2016

Barn Dances and Prairie Picnics Build a Publishing Empire

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

1940-1949 About the Trust Arts and Culture Centennial

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January 18, 2016

Elevating Chicago’s Buoyant Dance Community

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

About the Trust Arts and Culture Dance

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A group of high school students playing saxophones

January 15, 2016

Arts Teachers, Time & Quality Increase in Chicago Public Schools

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

About the Trust Arts and Culture Arts Learning

Stories

Photo from the 1970s of a group of men and women dancing

January 14, 2016

‘Soul Train’ to Stock Exchange: Chicago’s Barrier-Breaking Black Entrepreneur

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

1965-1979 About the Trust Centennial

Stories

Zig-zag bridge and evergreens at the Japanese Garden

January 7, 2016

Planting the Seeds of Chicago’s Backyard Garden

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

1965-1979 About the Trust Centennial Natural Systems Sustainable Communities

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January 5, 2016

Across Industries, Low-Wage Workers Unite for Justice

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

About the Trust Economic Development Poverty Workforce Development

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Workers from the Restaurant Opportunities Center marching in support of living wage

January 5, 2016

Raising the Floor Through Collaboration

James H. Lewis, Ph.D.

About the Trust Economic Development Poverty Workforce Development

Stories

A postcard from the 1960s depicting the Rose Garden in Grant Park

December 17, 2015

A Mid-Century Champion for Equality, Green Space, New Media

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

1940-1949 1950-1964 1965-1979 About the Trust Built Environment Centennial Natural Systems Sustainable Communities

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A small group in conversation during an information session hosted by The Lake County Community Foundation

December 8, 2015

Lake County Responds to Rising Poverty, Aging Population

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

About the Trust Community Vitality Economic Development Poverty Regional Economy Thriving Nonprofit Sector

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Professionals talking and laughing together in an office

December 3, 2015

Diversity Gap Widens in Chicago’s Financial Sector

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

About the Trust Community Vitality Economic Development Workforce Development

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Attendees at Social Media Week Chicago in conversation in the lounge

November 24, 2015

For Powerful Social Media Campaigns, Find Your Ambassadors

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

About the Trust Social Media for Nonprofits

Stories

Terry Mazany and other guests at the Nuestro Futuro panel discussion

November 20, 2015

From Archaeologist to Philanthropist

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

2015-About the Trust Centennial

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Latinos hold American flags and signs at a rally

November 19, 2015

El Sueño Americano: “Vivito y Coleando”

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

About the Trust Centennial Community Vitality Human Relations Immigration

Stories

November 13, 2015

“A Good Heart, A Giving Heart”: Mary Richardson-Lowry

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

2015-About the Trust Centennial Charitable Giving Philanthropy News

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Attendees applaud at the LGBT Community Fund's first-ever grant reception

October 23, 2015

LGBT Youth and Senior Services Gain New Support

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

About the Trust Community Vitality Philanthropy News

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Members of Chicago Women in Philanthropy join in conversation around a breakfast table as part of On the Table 2015

October 20, 2015

Inspiring Philanthropy, One Donor at a Time

Jamie Phillippe

About the Trust Philanthropy News Strategic Plan

Stories

October 14, 2015

Making Chicago Stronger, After ‘Operation Peter Pan’ Made it Her Home

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

About the Trust Centennial

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Terry Mazany in the lobby of The Chicago Community Trust

October 7, 2015

A New Strategic Vision

Terry Mazany

About the Trust Centennial Community Vitality Economic Development Education Health Housing Philanthropy News Sustainable Communities Strategic Plan

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Aerial view of a residential neighborhood in Chicago in winter at sunset

October 6, 2015

10 Things You Should Know About the Trust’s New Strategic Plan

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

About the Trust Centennial Community Vitality Economic Development Education Philanthropy News Post-Secondary Success Sustainable Communities Strategic Plan

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Members of the Oak Park River Forest Community Foundation's Next Gen Leaders in Philanthropy at on On the Table conversation

September 24, 2015

The Power of a Good Conversation: On the Table 2015

Joseph Hoereth

About the Trust Charitable Giving Community Leadership Community Vitality Philanthropy News Thriving Nonprofit Sector

Stories

September 10, 2015

How the Former Jewel CEO Paid It Forward

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

1965-1979 About the Trust Centennial Economic Development Workforce Development

Stories

At Talcott Elementary School, a teacher helps two students using stones in a math exercise

September 9, 2015

From the Archives: 10 Moments in Chicago School History

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

About the Trust Centennial Education Archives + Archiving

Stories

Vintage postcard illustrating the Illinois Central Railroad depot in Chicago

September 3, 2015

“Small Keys Unlock Big Doors” for Rags-to-Riches Railroad Magnate

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

1915-1929 About the Trust Centennial

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Individuals listen to a speaker at the Access Chicago Expo

September 1, 2015

Renewing the Commitment: An ADA Compliance Guide for Nonprofits

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

About the Trust Community Vitality Thriving Nonprofit Sector

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Julius Rosenwald stands with young students outside a Rosenwald school

September 1, 2015

5,000 Schools for Black Students Rise Across the South in ‘Rosenwald’

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

1915-1929 About the Trust Centennial Education Philanthropy News

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Performers on stage at the Westside Music Festival in Douglas Park

August 27, 2015

Chicagoans Value the Arts – But Which Neighborhoods Get Access?

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

About the Trust Artistic and Cultural Diversity Arts and Culture

Stories

Chicago Police Officers salute the flag at a memorial for Officer Soderberg

August 5, 2015

Connecting Youth With Nature: The Thor Soderberg Memorial Fund

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

About the Trust

Stories

A scene from Chicago Dramatists' production of 'Mecca Tales'

June 25, 2015

From Our Archives: 10 Images that Capture Chicago’s Arts Scene

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

About the Trust Arts and Culture Centennial Archives + Archiving Dance

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May 20, 2015

‘Giving in Chicago’ Reflects Our Shared Commitment to Community

Terry Mazany

About the Trust Centennial Philanthropy News

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May 19, 2015

Rebuilding Chicago’s Neighborhoods: On the Agenda at Impact Chicago

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

About the Trust Affordable Housing Ending Homelessness Housing Housing Counseling Philanthropy News

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May 19, 2015

We Day Packs Allstate Arena With Spirit of Social Activism

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

About the Trust Centennial Education Philanthropy News We Day

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May 18, 2015

From Donor to Grantmaker With the Young Leaders Fund

The Chicago Community Trust Staff

About the Trust Arts and Culture Economic Development Philanthropy News