3C Community Profile: Humboldt Park
Take a stroll down the Paseo Boricua corridor on Division Street and it’s easy to see why Humboldt Park is one of Chicago’s most vibrant…
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Our Grantmaking Strategy
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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TERRELL BOSLEY ANTI-VIOLENCE ASSOCIATION INC
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Nonviolenceworks
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United Way of Lake County, Inc.
in support of the Connect Waukegan initiative to create a broadband master plan for the community of Waukegan and address barriers to the digital divide that were magnified by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Waukegan Public Library
in support of the African American Community Partnership Group and the Asociacion Comunitaria Latina’s grassroots efforts to register people for COVID-19 vaccine and provide education, outreach and vaccine incentives in communities that have been hardest hit by the pandemic.
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Center for Neighborhood Technology
This grant, funded by MacArthur, will support year three exploration, community engagement and implementation of the EcoDistrict model and green infrastructure implementation across Elevated Chicago eHubs, Elevated Chicago Plus geographies, and ETOD Policy Plan pilot sites. Center for Neighborhood Technology will act as the project manager and technical assistance provider for this work. A mid-year report is due in November for 2nd disbursement of grant funds and a final report is due to Marly Schott via email at marly@elevatedchicago.org by July 31, 2022.
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Logan Square Neighborhood Association
To increase the racial equity within Elevated Chicago by providing financial support to community-based groups and leaders who represent and advocate for racial and ethnic populations that are underrepresented and disenfranchised. These funds may be used to support the time of leaders and staff attending and contributing to meetings, transportation costs, meals, daycare, etc, and costs related to engaging people of color in activities in Elevated Chicago’s workplan. A mid-year check-in will be required. A brief final narrative and explanation of expenses and budget usage will be due June 1, 2022. Please email mid-year update and final report to Marly Schott at marly@elevatedchicago.org.
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Garfield Park Community Council
To increase the racial equity within Elevated Chicago by providing financial support to community-based groups and leaders who represent and advocate for racial and ethnic populations that are underrepresented and disenfranchised. These funds may be used to support the time of leaders and staff attending and contributing to meetings, transportation costs, meals, daycare, etc, and costs related to engaging people of color in activities in Elevated Chicago’s workplan. A mid-year check-in will be required. A brief final narrative and explanation of expenses and budget usage will be due June 1, 2022. Please email mid-year update and final report to Marly Schott at marly@elevatedchicago.org.
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Latin United Community Housing Association (LUCHA)
To increase the racial equity within Elevated Chicago by providing financial support to community-based groups and leaders who represent and advocate for racial and ethnic populations that are underrepresented and disenfranchised. These funds may be used to support the time of leaders and staff attending and contributing to meetings, transportation costs, meals, daycare, etc, and costs related to engaging people of color in activities in Elevated Chicago’s workplan. A mid-year check-in will be required. A brief final narrative and explanation of expenses and budget usage will be due June 1, 2022. Please email mid-year update and final report to Marly Schott at marly@elevatedchicago.org.