Our Continued Commitment to Creating a More Inclusive Economy
In the last week, we have witnessed many concerning actions that do not align with our values as the region’s community foundation. The…
Press Releases
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Recent Press Releases
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We Rise Together Is Proud to Partner with an Impressive List of Community Advisors to Shape $1.5 Million in Grantmaking
Two Advisory Groups of 10 community members each will determine $750,000 worth of grants, for a total of $1.5 million in funding to…
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Tracy Baim, Journalist and Dedicated Community News Advocate, to Lead Press Forward Chicago
Baim will advance a collaborative fund to revitalize local news. CHICAGO (October 23, 2024) – Tracy Baim will serve as the Executive Director…
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Tracy Baim, Journalist and Dedicated Community News Advocate, to Lead Press Forward Chicago
Baim will advance a collaborative fund to revitalize local news. CHICAGO (October 23, 2024) – Tracy Baim will serve as the Executive Director of Press…
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More Than $1.6 Million in Grants to 13 Local News Organizations
The inaugural round of Press Forward Chicago grants will support capacity building and peer learning CHICAGO (May 23, 2024) – Today, Press Forward Chicago, a…
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Press Forward Chicago Launches with $10 Million in Commitments to Revitalize Local News
Local Coalition of Donors Unite to Support More Informed Communities CHICAGO (November 3, 2023) – A coalition of 10 funders today announced the launch of…
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Sheila M. Cawley Named Chief Philanthropy Officer at The Chicago Community Trust
CHICAGO (August 2, 2023) – Sheila M. Cawley is set to join The Chicago Community Trust as Chief Philanthropy Officer following an extensive national search.…
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Marisa Novara Tapped to Lead Community Impact at The Chicago Community Trust
CHICAGO (July 31, 2023) – The Chicago Community Trust today announced that Marisa Novara will serve as vice president of community impact, leading the team…
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House Revenue Committee Passes Legislation to Reform Delinquent Tax Sale System
The Chicago Community Trust, Community Developers, Affordable Housing Advocates, Municipalities push to increase investment in high-vacancy neighborhoods (May 4, 2023) — A coalition of community…
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The Chicago Community Trust Welcomes Three New Executive Committee Members
CHICAGO (April 18, 2022) – The Chicago Community Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to its Executive Committee, Brett Hart,…
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New Financial Health Data Shows Vast Disparities Across Race and Ethnicity in Chicago
Black Cook County residents are almost twice as likely to be Financially Vulnerable than their counterparts nationally; Latinx residents are nearly one and a half…
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We Rise Together’s Latest Grants Have Unlocked $328 Million in Investment in Black and Latinx Communities in Chicago and Cook County
New grants approved in December bring total grantmaking for the initiative to more than $34 million in just over one year (January 10, 2023) –…
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The Chicago Community Trust Names Andrea Sáenz as President and CEO
(November 1, 2022) – The Chicago Community Trust (the Trust) announced today the selection of Andrea Sáenz as the eighth President and CEO of the…
