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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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    PLAYWORKS EDUCATION ENERGIZED

    Awarded: Awarded Amount: $5,000

    Playworks Illinois is celebrating the 10th anniversary through a series of events including Rock Paper Scissors Tournaments this February, the Junior Coach Leadership Conference in May, and the annual Kickball Tournament in June.

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    Tellin' Tales Theatre

    Awarded: Awarded Amount: $2,000

    The 25th Anniversary of Tellin' Tales Theatre will kick off on October 23 with a hybrid benefit which will feature special guests and performances.

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    IL Muslim Civic Coalition

    Awarded: Awarded Amount: $2,500

    This year the State of the Coalition Brunch is a hybrid event with both in-person and virtual options hosted by the IL Muslim Civic Coalition. This event will celebrate our 2021 accomplishments and share goals for 2022.towards Civic Justice.

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    YWCA Metropolitan Chicago

    Awarded: Awarded Amount: $5,000

    Leader Luncheon 2021 will honor four outstanding Chicago leaders for their commitment to advancing the YWCA's mission of eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

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    SHEPHERDS HOPE LTD

    Awarded: Awarded Amount: $2,500

    Shepherd’s Hope (SH) will host an Englewood Community Day in celebration of Black History Month - a time bring the community together to share resources and services..

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    Chicago Urban League

    Awarded: Awarded Amount: $5,000

    Chicago Urban League movement is meeting today’s challenges that continue to hinder racial and economic equity.

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    New Covenant Community Development

    Awarded: Awarded Amount: $5,000

    This is our annual fundraiser to highlight and honor enterpreneurship and small business.

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    ChiGivesBack

    Awarded: Awarded Amount: $5,000

    ChiGivesBack volunteers will lead/participate in a community service project at a Chicago Public School by painting walls, organize libraries, clean classrooms, and anything else that the school might need.