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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The Chicago Community Trust Unveils Dashboard Detailing How City, State, County are Spending Federal Economic Recovery Funding
The Federal Recovery Funds Dashboard provides a transparent and full landscape of COVID recovery spending in Illinois CHICAGO (October 11, 2022) – The Chicago Community…
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McDonald's Invests in 40 Local Chicago Nonprofit Organizations Dedicated to Supporting Opportunity Youth
The Chicago Community Impact Grants Program, developed in partnership with The Chicago Community Trust, deepens McDonald’s longstanding commitment to the city it calls home (CHICAGO,…
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Latinx Nonprofit Organizations Receive $750,000 in Grants to Improve Access to Early Childhood Education and Immigration Services
Nuestro Futuro steps up to meet community needs with a four-fold increase in support. (CHICAGO, August 25, 2022) – Thirty nonprofit organizations serving the Chicago…
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A Collaborative of City’s Top Funders, Foundations Awards Groundbreaking $2.5 Million in Grants to Organizations Supporting Entrepreneurs
The grants aim to narrow the wealth gap by funding partners that provide services, support for Chicago-area entrepreneurs of color **Interviews with Grant Funder and…
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New Report Challenges Historical Narrative of Chicago's Declining Civic Engagement
Applying a Racial and Ethnic Equity Lens Captures a Broader Analysis of Civic Life (CHICAGO, August 2, 2022) – The Institute for Research on Race…
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Companies in Chicago Report Progress on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commitments
Two years after George Floyd’s murder, corporate participants in 5/25 Move to Action share progress to motivate sustained, regionwide corporate action to advance racial equity…
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Helene Gayle Plans Departure from The Chicago Community Trust
The Trust remains committed to working alongside partners to build a Chicago region where equity is central—and opportunity and prosperity are in reach for all…
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The Chicago Community Trust Launches Initiative to Create Wealth through Homeownership in Black, Latinx Communities
Fueled by a $1.95 million philanthropic commitment by JPMorgan Chase, housing advocates and community partners will identify solutions to leverage vacant, abandoned land in targeted…
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Grant Supports Community-led Efforts to Advance Racial Justice and People Power in Communities
Seven Chicago organizations will enhance civic engagement to address community challenges CHICAGO – Amidst ongoing calls for racial and economic justice, The Chicago Community Trust…
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2.5 Million in Grants to Prepare and Connect Black and Latinx Workers to Quality Jobs as Chicago Prepares to Put Federal Infrastructure Dollars to Work
Grant support will expand workforce training and increase access to inclusive employment opportunities CHICAGO – As the Chicago region prepares for an influx of federal resources…
