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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More than $3.5 Million in Grants Deployed to Local Nonprofit Organizations Serving Residents Most in Need
Response Fund Led by The Chicago Community Trust and United Way of Metro Chicago in Partnership with the City of Chicago CHICAGO (March 24, 2020) – The Chicago…
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Chicago Community COVID-19 Response Fund Established to Rapidly Deploy Resources to Local Nonprofit Organizations Serving Most Vulnerable Residents
Response Fund Led by The Chicago Community Trust and United Way of Metro Chicago in Partnership with the City of Chicago CHICAGO (March 17, 2020) –…
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The Chicago Community Trust Announces the Appointment of Two New Board Members
CHICAGO (February 11, 2020) – The Chicago Community Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members of its Executive Committee, Omar Duque and…
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The Chicago Community Trust Announces an Open Call for Ideas to Boost Neighborhood Investment
CHICAGO (February 10, 2020) – The Chicago Community Trust has issued an Open Call for Ideas to boost neighborhood investment that aims to improve local and regional…
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Now Open: Grant Applications to Support Community Organizers Leading Social Change
The Chicago Community Trust will award 10-12 grants of up to $200,000 CHICAGO (December 16, 2019) – The Chicago Community Trust issued a Request for Proposal…
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The Chicago Community Trust Welcomes Three New Board Members
CHICAGO – February 5, 2019 – Today, The Chicago Community Trust announced Gloria Castillo, Anne Ladky and Ethan Meers as new members of its Executive…
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Jessica Strausbaugh Named Chief Financial Officer of The Chicago Community Trust
CHICAGO – August 15, 2018 – The Chicago Community Trust today announced Jessica Strausbaugh as its incoming chief financial officer. Strausbaugh will succeed Carol Crenshaw,…
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The Chicago Community Trust Names New CEO
Public health & global development leader Dr. Helene Gayle to head foundation CHICAGO – September 12, 2017 – The Chicago Community Trust today announced…
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The Chicago Community Trust CEO Announces Retirement
Media Contact: Daniel Ash dash@cct.org 312.616.8000 CHICAGO – March 17, 2017 – The President and CEO of The Chicago Community Trust, Terry Mazany, has announced…
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L-Evated Chicago Awarded $1M to Promote Equitable Investments
New Partnership Committed to Transforming Half-Mile Radius Around Transit Stations into Hubs of Opportunity For media inquiries related to SPARCC, please contact: Perry Sacks psacks@mrss.com…
