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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CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF JOLIET
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet, is requesting funds to replace broken and damaged ceiling tiles in its Daybreak Center.
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Girls Like Me Project
We are proposing funding for our Digitally Innovative Voices of Advocacy Sisiters Stortyelling Project. This project is an extension of our current DIVAS Media Literacy program. In this proposed project the experiences of shared by girls in our program and their peers will be normalized and validated. And while many of our girls use their smart phones to upload tons of selfie pictures, snapchat videos, and other social media content, through this project they will gain the technical skills to direct their creative and critical content in ways that offer creative expression, inclusion, public insight and influence.
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JOLIET MEMORIAL BAND ENDOWMENT FUND INC
Procure Marimba and Vibraphone for the Percussion Section Of the Joliet American Legion Band in time to begin the 2022 concert season. The total cost of two instruments is $5670, the grant will off set a majority of cost. The Balance will be raise by other outside donations.
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ENDELEO INSTITUTE INC
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NORTHWEST SIDE CDC
The Northwest Side CDC (NWSCDC) is requesting general operating support from the Chicago Community Trust to support our efforts in creating and supporting a thriving local economic ecosystem bolstered by community commerce and stable, affordable housing options showcased through culturally relevant placemaking in Chicago's Belmont Cragin neighborhood.
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North Lawndale Employment Network
Support for Construction of community hub at 1111 S. Homan.
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TALLGRASS EDUCATIONAL FILMS
"For those of you who recall Chicago at that time, it’s hard to forget the sense of possibility that Harold Washington sparked in people.” - President Barack Obama. The story of Harold Washington could not be more timely. Racism in American politics has taken an ugly turn, while at the same time, minorities and women are gaining political clout they never had before. Our objective it to use the film to inspire people, young and old, to combine activism and electoral politics, to spark a national conversation about restoring our American democracy. In collaboration with academic scholars, public school teachers, social impact experts, and award-winning filmmakers, we will develop a robust, and timeless social impact campaign.
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CASA OF RIVER VALLEY
CASA of River Valley seeks to provide literacy materials to each of the 340 child victims of abuse and neglect that we serve. Exposure to issues such as substance abuse, domestic violence, or mental illness may place children at higher risk of social-emotional delays and behavioral difficulties. Children in foster care may especially benefit from strategies that integrate social-emotional supports and pre-literacy skills. We recognize that social-emotional and cognitive skills are intertwined and are essential for a child's early educational success and personal development. The books CASA will purchase are geared towards understanding and implementing strategies that teach these skills at different levels of intensity for various ages.