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. Today, that means confronting the racial and ethnic wealth gap.
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Chicago Advocate Legal NFP
The "Closing the Gap: CAL Gala for Access to Legal Services" is a strategic fundraising event to raise $164,500, primarily to cover a down payment for building renovation costs, with additional funds raised through a grant requiring a 25% match.
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YWCA Metropolitan Chicago
Our annual Leader Luncheon honors outstanding leaders who are building stronger, safer, and more resilient communities for women across Chicago.
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LATINOS PROGRESANDO
MEX talks is an annual speaker showcase created by Latinos Progresando to give Mexican and Mexican American leaders the platform to reflect on a shared identity and tell stories to inspire positive change.
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Chicago Foundation for Women
The Annual Luncheon is Chicago Foundation for Women’s signature fundraising event, bringing Chicago’s civic, business, and community leaders together to support basic rights and equal opportunities for women, girls, trans, and nonbinary people..
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The Chicago Community Foundation/Chicagoland Workforce Funder Alliance
This year's Symposium will center on the theme Fostering Collaboration: Bridging the Gap Between Workers, Employers, and Community
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Chicago Urban League
Chicago Urban League's 63rd annual Golden Fellowship Dinner, is where we celebrate our progress, support equity for Black families and communities, and raise vital funds for our services benefiting thousands of Chicagoland residents each year.
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Kalapriya Foundation Center for Indian Performing Art Inc
Kalapriya is presenting "She's Auspicious" a Bharatanatyam production/fundraising event, that blurs the lines between Goddess & Woman to explore the paradox of society & femininity (featuring dancer/choreographer Mythili Prakash & all-female cast.
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Mikva Challenge Grant Foundation Inc
Mikva Challenge is hosting its annual benefit, this year celebrating the organization’s 25th year, to support our mission of developing youth to be empowered, informed, and active citizens who will promote a just and equitable society.