Paving the Path to Homeownership for Housing Choice Voucher Holders
Since the mid-20th century, homeownership has been one of the most important vehicles for building wealth in the United States. According to research from the…
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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.
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FRIENDS OF THE PARKS
Friends of the Parks (FOTP) seeks to convene and coordinate community stakeholders on Chicago's Southeast Side to prioritize and organize around various of the "Living" goals of the Great Rivers Chicago vision. Building on our site activation, capacity-building of PACs and park partners for Steelworkers, Schafer, and Calumet Parks near the mouth of the Calumet River, and support of recent environmental justice battles, we will facilitate a community-centered park prioritization process focused on sites along or near the Calumet River. This includes engaging and enhancing local capacity and coordination to: advocate for a park at the current Confined Disposal Facility (CDF) site; assess the viability of an in-stream park at Lake Calumet; and articulate local visions for Park 576 on the Little Calumet and the SouthWorks site which runs along the Calumet River on its southern end.
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Corporation For Supportive Housing
In support of general operations.
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Puerto Rican Arts Alliance
PRAA’s programs are vital, not only the preservation of Latinx culture but also to the health of the neighborhood. PRAA’s programs remain housed at three locations, only one of which the organization owns. Without long-term leases, the organization faces uncertainty that hinders long-term planning and organizational sustainability. The purchase and renovation of two nearby properties near its headquarters (PRAA Center) would fulfill the need for permanent space. PRAA operates vital arts and music programs which solidify the neighborhood’s efforts at “place-keeping” and create justice for communities that have historically been impacted by displacement and racism. Funds will support vital early steps that ensure the project is a success.
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IL Muslim Civic Coalition
Illinois is home to one of the larger populations of Muslims in America, yet there has never been an evidence based portrait of this vibrant and diverse community, nor an assessment of both needs and opportunities. Amidst the backdrop of a pandemic that disproportionately affects minority communities, systemic racial inequities, and increasing anti-Muslim discrimination, understanding the needs of diverse residents is critical for policy makers, social service agencies, businesses, employers, funders, journalists and others.
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Catchafire, Inc.
The Chicago Community Trust, with support from the MacArthur Foundation, partnered with Catchafire in September 2020 to launch Catchafire Chicago, a program aimed at strengthening Chicago organizations with immediate, high-quality, skilled based volunteering through Catchafire’s innovative platform. Since launching the partnership, 97 nonprofits received pro bono assistance on 380 unique needs, saving $1,369,236 in costs. Projects have included tech systems setup, coaching, organizational strategy, marketing and more. COVID-19 created increased urgency and critical need for Catchafire as nonprofits face more need from their communities and shortage in resources. This grant aims to expand this support to Chicagoland nonprofits.
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Michael Reese Health Trust
This is a request for renewal funding for the Health First Collaborative, inclusive of the Chicagoland Vaccine Partnership.
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Greater Chicago Food Depository
In support of general operations.
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CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE BIENNIAL INC
In support of general operations of the mission and programs for The Available City.