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Put the Pens Down: Why Appreciated Stock Beats Checks for Year-End Giving

One year ago, who could have imagined the Dow Jones Industrial Average would pass 23,000? There is no doubt that 2017 has been a memorable…

Why Ward Mapping Means Life or Death in Latino Chicago

On October 12, Nuestro Futuro hosted a provocative and compelling discussion with Robert Vargas, director of the Violence, Law and Politics Lab at the University…

Housing Solutions to Education, Health and Criminal Justice Challenges

As we know, housing is a basic human need. Healthy, accessible and affordable housing is an essential element of supporting individuals and families. However, the…

Chicagoans with Disabilities Fight for a Voice in Police Reform

In January 2017, following a yearlong investigation, the U.S. Department of Justice issued a comprehensive report detailing excessive use of force by the Chicago Police…

$40M Neighborhood Investment Aims to Close Chicago's Wealth Gap

Last Thursday, I was pleased to join JPMorgan Chase as it announced its $40 million commitment to economic opportunity on Chicago’s South and West sides.…

GO Grants Turn One: A Year of Funding, Listening and Learning

Embracing a focus on leading change, inspiring philanthropy and engaging residents has changed how the Trust does business. In order to better serve our nonprofit…

Chicago Theater Makes Strides Toward Accessibility—by Putting Service First

TimeLine Theatre Company has always had the desire to make our work accessible to patrons with disabilities—which has required some creative thinking in our beloved…

Helping Houston: How to Make Your Donation Count

With inland flooding devastating the Houston area in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, many of our Chicago neighbors are looking for ways to provide charitable…

Rethinking My High School Choice

Though it might be unusual to hear from someone working at Generation All, I was a private school kid. The tiny private high school I…

Meet the Young Advisors Teaming Up With the Trust for Philanthropic Impact

Playing a critical role in the future of philanthropy, professional advisors are one of The Chicago Community Trust’s most important resources. Two committees of professional…