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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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    AIDS Foundation of Chicago

    Awarded: Awarded Amount: $16,600

    In support of general operations.

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    OAI INC

    Awarded: Awarded Amount: $150,000

    Shared Services addresses the critical issue of maintaining green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) to reduce flooding in under-resourced communities and prevent pollution from entering Chicago’s river system. This project restores neglected GSI, implements a maintenance plan for three new sites, and actively engages and trains landowners and stakeholders to continue maintenance. We focus on sites located in economically disadvantaged, majority Black and Latinx communities with river adjacent GSI. These communities either struggle to care for GSI or need assistance ensuring new GSI is successfully established. Shared Services will provide a cost-effective approach to GSI maintenance and community-based training for long-term success.

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    Strategy for Access Foundation NFP

    Awarded: Awarded Amount: $50,000

    Strategy for Access Foundation NFP is requesting General Operating Funds for building a base of Persons with Disabilities in the metro Chicagoland area as well as increasing and improving our content on our digital media and Chicago Access Television.

  • Grant Recipient

    Latino Policy Forum

    Awarded: Awarded Amount: $16,600

    In support of general operations.

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    Heartland Alliance for Human Needs & Human Rights

    Awarded: Awarded Amount: $200,000

    In support of the READI Program.

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    SOUTHLAND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY NFP

    Awarded: Awarded Amount: $200,000

    The goal of the Southland Development Authority (SDA) is to reestablish Chicago’s South Suburbs (“the Southland”) to their historic place as a major hub of economic activity for the Chicagoland region, revitalizing the region as a unique set of communities that celebrates and engages its rich history and diversity. The overarching philosophy embedded in the SDA from the outset is inclusive economic growth: traditionally disconnected populations will participate in and lead the decision-making, strategy development, and implementation of wealth creation activities. The individuals and businesses of the Southland have been and will be front and center in the SDA’s activities to drive wealth and job creation in the region.

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    Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation

    Awarded: Awarded Amount: $8,300

    In support of general operations.

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    Borderless Magazine NFP

    Awarded: Awarded Amount: $75,000

    We are requesting support from the Trust to ensure our sustainability for years to come. The funds will be used for our capacity building project to support and sustain the skills, infrastructure, and resources to achieve our mission effectively.