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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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  • Grant Recipient

    Hire360

    Awarded: Awarded Amount: $300,000

    HIRE360 proposes support for its Training, Mentorship, & Alumni Services program to improve placement and retention in construction industry, living wage unionized apprenticeships for residents of historically under-represented communities. HIRE360 will enroll 330 individuals as candidates yearly into its pre-apprenticeship programs, and graduate (transition) 150 candidates yearly into construction industry programs. Of these 25-35 new apprentices will participate in our monthly mentorship program events. Of candidates transitioned into registered apprenticeships, 100 yearly will participate in one or more Alumni Services: Resume and Job Readiness Workshops; acquiring or renewing CPR certification; attending our annual hiring event; and/or using HIRE360’s job board. Enrolled participants (330) will average 51% Black/African American; 30% Hispanic/Latino/a; 12% White/Caucasian; 6% Multi-Racial. 1% will not disclose their racial/ethnic status.

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    The Chicago Community Foundation/The Fund for Equitable Business Growth

    Awarded: Awarded Amount: $7,452

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    Chicago Community Foundation

    Awarded: Awarded Amount: $85,740

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    The Chicago Community Trust

    Awarded: Awarded Amount: $2,486,434

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    The Night Ministry

    Awarded: Awarded Amount: $2,000

    Hope for Homes Day is a collaborative fundraising effort powered by Illinois nonprofits committed to ending homelessness.

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    Goodkids Madcity - Englewood

    Awarded: Awarded Amount: $5,000

    This event is a fundraising and networking event for Goodkids Madcity Englewood to bring in funds for campaign work and general operating expenses.

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    Sista Afya Community Care NFP

    Awarded: Awarded Amount: $5,000

    This event honors and celebrates Black mental health and wellness professionals transforming the lives of women in Chicago, while raising funds to support SACC’s free holistic mental wellness care programs.

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    Chicago Student Refugee Coalition

    Awarded: Awarded Amount: $2,000

    Dignity event is an event where our team will provide school supplies to students while playing board games and engaging in other activities.