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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United African Organization Inc
United African Organization (UAO) is committed to advancing social justice, economic opportunity, and civic engagement for African immigrants and refugees. Rooted in our theory of change which emphasizes public policy advocacy, community education, and direct services, UAO empowers immigrant communities by addressing immediate needs while driving systemic change. We seek your support to strengthen our capacity to deliver essential services during this critical time, as fear and uncertainty intensify due to proposed shifts in immigration policy by the incoming administration. By expanding “Know Your Rights” trainings, legal support, and advocacy efforts, we can uplift Chicago’s immigrant communities, instilling hope and resilience in the face of these challenges.
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Angelic Organics Learning Center Inc
Farmers Rising is a lead agency for Illinois Equitable Access Towards Sustainable Systems (IL-EATS), Illinois’ version of the USDA’s Local Food Purchase Assistance program. IL-EATS’ mission is to support local and socially disadvantaged growers by creating new market opportunities for their products by purchasing and distributing their farm fresh foods to underserved communities through partnerships between lead agencies, farmers, and community based organizations. This work is in direct alignment with our organizational mission, and enables us to grow our local food system and serve socially disadvantaged farmers in a very tangible way. We are extremely pleased to support our community in this impactful way. And yet IL EATS pays 0% indirect to lead agencies, putting our desire to fulfill our organizational mission in direct conflict with our financial stability. Our contract is valued at $1,367,548.00; of that, $1,147,290.00 is earmarked to pay farmers for their fresh, locally produced food while $220,258 cover Farmers Rising’s staffing and direct costs related to food distribution and program administration. Therefore, we respectfully request consideration for $22,000 which would be equivalent to 10% indirect on our administrative expenses.
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Ascend Justice
Ascend Justice is seeking funding under this grant to help with the administration of our government grants as defined in the grantmaking criteria. Our request is related to our funding from the City of Chicago, Department of Family and Support Services.
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Hope Center Foundation
1. Name of the government grant for which you are applying to receive matching funds? JAC ARPA 2. What government agency awarded this grant? Include the government level that houses the agency. Cook County Gun Violence Prevention and Reduction Grant application was recommended for funding by the Justice Advisory Council (JAC) and approved by the Cook County Board of Commissioners. This American Rescue Plan Act funded grant initiative has been designed as a direct response to the high levels of gun violence experienced in Cook County since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic 3. What is the total awarded amount for this grant? $1,463,352.00 4. When was the grant awarded? August 15, 2022 When does this grant expire? August 31, 2025 6. From which appropriation source is this grant funded? E.g., ARPA, CDBG, City Corporate Funds, State general revenue, etc. You may write “unknown” if you do not know. This American Rescue Plan Act funded grant initiative has been designed as a direct response to the high levels of gun violence experienced in Cook County since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. Leveraging evidenced-based violence prevention strategies and holistic community driven approaches, grant recipients will implement programming that supports at-risk residents, reducing their likelihood in being involved in gun violence. 7. Does your organization have a negotiated indirect cost rate? If so, what is it? de minimis indirect cost rate reimbursement
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Catholic Health Partners Services (Saint Anthony Hospital)
Saint Anthony Hospital (SAH) seeks continued support for its Home Visiting Program. Through this initiative, SAH increases access to healthcare for underserved residents by deploying teams comprised of a Community Health Worker (CHW), a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), and a Community Nurse to promote health and deliver services addressing chronic health conditions. The program’s core components are: Planned home visits; screenings; education; assessments; and service referrals. More specifically: • Screenings and Assessments: Basic screenings and assessments include collecting baseline health information such as blood pressure, heart rate, glucose levels as well as social determinants of health assessments to holistically support patients. • Education: Home Visiting teams help patients advocate for themselves as they teach them how to access services, effectively engage their doctors, and follow medication protocols. Clients are also given tools to help them manage their chronic health conditions. CHWs also educate clinicians about the community’s cultural practices to inform their quality of care. • Referrals to Services/Resources SAH taps into institutional partnerships to connect home visit clients to a medical home, public benefits, and other clinical/social services that address the social determinants of health. Renewed funding will build upon the pilot program launch which established Home Visiting Program components such as its internal administrative infrastructure (i.e. tracking tools, home visiting forms) and patient criteria. Renewed funding will also build upon the lessons learned during the pilot launch such as the need for more expansive outreach and education efforts as well as the development of an approach to further connect home visiting clients to SAH’s institutional resources. More specifically, objectives that Home Visiting Program staff will focus on during the next phase of the project are as follows: • Integrate the Home Visiting Program into Saint Anthony's Comprehensive Chronic Illness Strategy to facilitate deeper partnerships with SAH emergency room care coordinators and the SAH Health Access Team staff to advance comprehensive outreach and education efforts that will increase the number of Home Visiting Program clients. • Leverage the Home Visiting staff expertise (i.e., Community Health Workers) to launch outreach and education efforts that promote preventative care as a chronic disease management strategy Saint Anthony Hospital will continue moving forward Home Visiting Program core programmatic activities while also putting these new objectives into place to grow the number of clients served and increase access to SAH institutional resources, thereby establishing a base for better patient health outcomes regarding chronic disease care. Through these enhancements, SAH will achieve its broader ambition to provide local residents with accessible care to alleviate chronic health conditions that disproportionately impact the community we serve.
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Resurrection Project
The Resurrection Project (TRP) requests $300,000 over two years from The Chicago Community Trust to bolster the ability of TRP to provide Know Your Rights trainings and materials. This support will enable TRP to recruit and train 20 more Community Navigators, who will reach an additional 3,000 immigrants with Know Your Rights information. Ultimately, because of this support, TRP will engage 75 Community Navigators, who will reach 10,000 immigrants with Know Your Rights information over the next two years.
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Chicago African Americans in Philanthropy
CAAIP (Chicago African Americans in Philanthropy) works to address systemic inequities in philanthropy by advancing racial equity and empowering Black communities in Chicago. The organization focuses on increasing investments in underinvested Black neighborhoods through capacity-building programs, leadership development, and advocacy. By bridging the gap between large institutions and grassroots organizations, CAAIP fosters collaboration, amplifies community voices, and ensures resources are equitably distributed to address racial disparities. As a member of the Joint Affinity Group (JAG), CAAIP collaborates with other philanthropic organizations to promote collective goals and foster a more equitable philanthropic landscape. The organization prioritizes cultivating Black leadership in philanthropy through mentorship, professional development, and networking while also supporting community organizations with technical assistance and strategic connections to enhance their impact. Our JAG partners have similar goals for their respective organizations. CAAIP’s 12-month strategy focuses on capacity building and advocacy, equipping its members and grassroots partners with the tools and training needed to address systemic barriers and drive policy changes within foundations. Utilizing data, such as the "Color of Wealth in Chicago" report, CAAIP aims to address economic disparities like gaps in homeownership, education, and access to capital while reducing the racial wealth gap. These priority areas directly align with grant making members of CAAIP as well as grassroot organizations that work within the communities to provide relief for these issues. To achieve its goals, CAAIP will engage members, grassroots leaders, and philanthropic stakeholders through workshops, coaching, and convenings to refine strategies and promote systemic change. This work will empower leaders, strengthen grassroots organizations, and foster a more inclusive philanthropic ecosystem. Grant funds will support CAAIP’s organizational infrastructure, enabling program delivery, advocacy efforts, and equitable partnerships, ensuring the advancement of racial equity and sustainable change in Chicago’s Black communities.
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Skills for Chicagoland's Future
Skills for Chicagoland’s Future (Skills) was selected as a subrecipient for the Cook County Manufacturing Apprenticeship Accelerator. Skills role in this program is to 1)identify and onboard employer partners and 2) recruit and prepare candidates for open positions with local manufacturers. Skills seeks support from the Chicago Community Trust to ensure that we can meet administrative compliance requirements associated with this grant, which originates from the American Rescue Plan Act.