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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Nina Alcacio, Director of Public Relations, nalcacio@cct.org
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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$7.4 Million in Grants to Support Neighborhood Investment
Ten organizations seek to transform eight disinvested communities. CHICAGO (September 23, 2021) – We Rise Together: For an Equitable and Just Recovery today announced it has…
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Leaders in Chicago’s Business Community Announce Actions Underway to Advance Racial Equity
More than 25 businesses ensure their actions match their words. CHICAGO (August 2, 2021) – In May as we commemorated a year since George Floyd’s murder…
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Move to Action Builds on Momentum From the Last Year In Pursuit of an Equitable and Thriving Economy for All
CHICAGO (May 25, 2021) – As we mark a year since George Floyd’s murder and the calls for racial and economic justice that followed, we believe…
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In Solidarity with the AAPI Community
The world right now too often seems a dark place. Hate should have no place here, and yet it does. We are in solidarity with…
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Chicago Business Leaders Reaffirm Commitment to Chicago Pledge Ongoing Support for Equitable Recovery Initiative
CHICAGO (February 25, 2021) – Leaders from some of Chicago’s largest businesses and civic organizations released a letter today to reaffirm their commitment to the city and…
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Gloria Castillo Tapped to Lead the Chicago Region's Equitable Economic Recovery Initiative
Castillo will advance an ambitious community-focused initiative to build back better from the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 CHICAGO (December 17, 2020) – The Chicago Community Trust…
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Together We Rise: For an Equitable and Just Recovery Launches to Help Chicago Region Build Back Better from the Disproportionate Impact of COVID-19
Initiative – comprising philanthropic and corporate commitments – seeks to advance an equitable recovery, specifically focused on Black and Latinx communities and residents historically left…
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The Chicago Community Trust Launches Impact Investing Platform
CHICAGO (June 16, 2020) – The Chicago Community Trust, through its corporate affiliate, The Chicago Community Foundation, is proud to launch an impact investing platform that will empower…
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Fund Established to Help Small Businesses Rebuild and Recover
Through a partnership with public and private sector the City to provide much-needed cash flow relief for small businesses owners and entrepreneurs CHICAGO (June 5,…
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The Chicago Community Trust Awards Over $1.5 Million to Community Organizers as Part of New Initiative
Changemakers Network supports collaboration between organizations and leaders driving resident-led change in disadvantaged communities CHICAGO (April 15, 2020) – Today, The Chicago Community Trust announced a…
