3C Community Profile: Humboldt Park
Take a stroll down the Paseo Boricua corridor on Division Street and it’s easy to see why Humboldt Park is one of Chicago’s most vibrant…
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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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The Chicago Community Trust
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Enlace Chicago
Quality of Life Planning in Little Village is a dynamic process aimed at enhancing the overall well-being of the community. This comprehensive approach involves various stakeholders and is driven by a shared vision for a healthier, safer, and more prosperous neighborhood. The planning process actively engages community leaders, residents, and organizations, uniting them to identify and address key priorities. These priorities encompass areas such as arts and culture, economic development, education, green spaces, health, housing, immigration, and safety. In 2023, the community is intensifying its focus on these priorities through an intersectional approach, leveraging collaborative networks and partnerships. Increased focus on built environment and development opportunities will expand the impact of this plan over previous versions. Evaluation is also weaved into the planning process with an understanding that by intentionally thinking through evaluation and developing capacity now, will increase the quality of ongoing, meaningful evaluation efforts throughout implementation.
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Reader Institute for Community Journalism Inc
The Reader Institute for Community Journalism respectfully requests $75,000 to support a digital strategy project that will support growth and increased engagement of its audience. Increased engagement with local news media is conducive to greater civic engagement and strengthens democratic outcomes.
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South Shore Drill Team & Performing Arts Ensemble
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Artists Cooperative Residency and Exhibitions Project
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FAR SOUTH CDC
The 103rd Street Redline Extension Plan creates a transit supportive project that includes retail and commercial development to complement the new Red Line Station line station to be placed at 103rd Street.
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Steans Family Foundation
Steans Family Foundation is thrilled to be a leader in community wealth building models to set up a community benefit trust for the Fillmore Center. We appreciate the support provided by the Chicago Community Trust through covering Upside’s consulting costs and agreeing to contribute $200,000 to the community benefit trust treasury. We respectfully request $30,000 for community engagement to support the live pilot of the Upside community benefit trust. The Steans Family Foundation would receive the funds and then contract with community-based providers to provide services.
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Trap Door Productions