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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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    NORTHWEST SIDE CDC

    Awarded: Awarded Amount: $50,000

    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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    The Firehouse Community Arts Center

    Awarded: Awarded Amount: $60,000

    The Firehouse Community Arts Center, in collaboration with North Lawndale College Prep High School, is proposing an after school program for the 2021/22 school year. Full-Year After-School Program consisting of two 10-week sessions: • Video/Film Production – 10 weeks/two times per week • Dance (including Step, Modern, Jazz, Hip-Hop and Ballet) – 10 weeks/two times per week • A Showcase/Exhibition will be held after each 10-week session in December and May.

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    NORTH RIVER COMMISSION

    Awarded: Awarded Amount: $15,000

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    Northern Illinois Food Bank

    Awarded: Awarded Amount: $15,000

    Northern Illinois Food Bank is requesting funding to build capacity for five member food pantries through the acquisition of refrigeration, shelving, pallet jacks and shopping carts. The health and economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has created an increase in the need for food assistance and our food pantry network is distributing more food to meet the need. The food bank and our network of member food pantries, soup kitchens, schools, youth and senior sites has distributed 13.8 million meals in Will County between July 2020 and April 2021. This is a 36% increase over last year. Of this 80% has been distributed through our member agencies, illustrating what a vital part they play in getting food to neighbors in need.

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    THRIVE SCHOLARS

    Awarded: Awarded Amount: $100,000

    Rooted in equity, Thrive Scholars' mission is to help high-achieving students from low-income, underrepresented communities to get into and graduate from top colleges equipped to reach their full career potential. Thrive Scholars addresses the racial wealth gap disparities through our signature program: Summer Academy. Summer Academy is designed to offset the discrepancy in academic preparation and skill development between many low-income students and those from more affluent high schools. By starting Scholars as rising high school seniors in our Summer Academy, Scholars gain the supports they need to excel at top colleges and access high-impact careers.

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    AFTER THE PEANUT FOUNDATION NFP

    Awarded: Awarded Amount: $15,000

    Indoor aeroponics or hydroponics vertical farming is rapidly growing in the world today. The fundamental advantage of vertical farming is the ability to control the growing environment. For example, through vertical farming you can control temperature, levels of light and shade, irrigation, fertilizer application, and atmospheric humidity. This type of farming allows for year round growth regardless of climate or region and will be the primary growth mechanism for the Little Ag University Program.

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    Brave Space Alliance

    Awarded: Awarded Amount: $50,000

    Brave Space Alliance (BSA) is the first Black-led, trans-led LGBTQ Center located on the South Side of Chicago, dedicated to creating and providing affirming, culturally competent, for-us by-us resources, programming, and services for LGBTQ individuals on the South and West sides of the city. We are investing in the next generation of BIPOC and LGBTQ+ leaders by strengthening our staff through hires and training, creating a centralized data collection system that reflects our organization’s work and preserves the privacy and security of our community members, and securing more opportunities to serve as subject matter experts.

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    Coalition for a Better Chinese American Community

    Awarded: Awarded Amount: $15,000