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For more than 100 years, The Chicago Community Trust has convened, supported, funded, and accelerated the work of community members and changemakers committed to strengthening the Chicago region. From building up our civic infrastructure to spearheading our response to the Great Recession, the Trust has brought our community together to face pressing challenges and seize our greatest opportunities. Today, that means confronting the racial and ethnic wealth gap.

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    GIRLS 4 SCIENCE

    Awarded: Awarded Amount: $15,000

    Girls 4 Science seeks funding to equip 500 girls of color aged 10-18 in the Chicago region with the knowledge and confidence to pursue advanced study and careers in STEM through its free, year-round, out-of-school-time program.

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    Better Boys Foundation

    Awarded: Awarded Amount: $20,000

    Better Boys Foundation DBA Building Brighter Futures Center For The Arts has created a STEAM program offering called BBF Introduction to Cyber Security. This is a 10-week course designed to introduce young adults, aged 14-18, to the fundamentals of cybersecurity. The program aims to educate students on various cyber threats, data protection, network security, malware prevention, web security, and the significance of cybersecurity policies. With a combination of theoretical knowledge and hands-on activities, the course is tailored for beginners interested in pursuing a career in cybersecurity. The program anticipates serving a total of 60 individuals, who are from the City of Chicago's North Lawndale community, providing essential skills for navigating the evolving landscape of digital security. The overall program budget is $110,000 of which we are pursuing multiple sources to reach our funding goal. Our funding request from Chicago Community Trust is $20,000 to go toward the goal of developing skills to protect personal and professional data, instilling an understanding of various cyber threats and prevention strategies for participants and the community, and an opportunity to work alongside engineers who will provide hands-on experience with not just cybersecurity tools, but also creating personal cybersecurity policies. The program design aims to empower participants to navigate the digital landscape securely and contribute to the overall resilience of the community.

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    Julie's Test Organization

    Awarded: Awarded Amount: $4,000

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    Circles and Ciphers

    Awarded: Awarded Amount: $20,000

    With AAL, we hope to create a more sustainable and clear trajectory for the next cohort of black leaders to flourish as they build towards generational wealth and stability. Through establishing cooperatives and facilitating business development workshops for black youth, we desire a future where our black leaders will not only grow in their personal development but in their economic stability as well.

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    Chicago Community Foundation

    Awarded: Awarded Amount: $150,000

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    Chicago Community Foundation

    Awarded: Awarded Amount: $200,000

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    Chicago Community Foundation

    Awarded: Awarded Amount: $30,000

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    Chicago Community Foundation

    Awarded: Awarded Amount: $225,000