Tablet-Based Teaching Reaches New Students—Behind Bars
“Mostly a bunch of guys sitting around a big room, watching daytime TV.” That’s how Brian Hill, lead creator of one of the hottest new…
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The Map Collector Who Shaped Chicago's Charitable Landscape
Hermon Dunlap Smith led both Marsh & McLennan, Inc., and The Chicago Community Trust. A brilliant philanthropic leader and businessman, Hermon “Dutch” Dunlap Smith served…
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A Coal Magnate’s Charitable Legacy: More Transparent Foundations
As chair of the Sahara Coal Company and trustee of the Woods Charitable Fund, Inc., Frank H. Woods combined his business interests with his philanthropic…
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The Amplification Fund: Engaging and Immersing Donors in Trust Grantmaking
Last summer, Program Manager Caleb Herod and former Senior Director of Gift Planning Tim Bresnahan met over a cup of coffee to brainstorm new opportunities…
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From the Archives: 1989 – The Human Relations Task Force
“From the Archives” explores highlights from The Chicago Community Trust’s archives showcasing unique moments and milestones from its 100+ year history in the Chicago region.…
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Women of Color Leaders Need More Than Sleep. They Need Healing and Self-Care.
To say that Chicago’s already traumatized, disinvested communities on the South and West sides were adversely and disproportionately impacted by the duration and aftermath of…
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In This Season of Giving, Your Generosity Can Address the Most Pressing Needs in Our Region
The end of year is a time of reflection and giving back. While the needs are vast, we are highlighting two critical opportunities where your…
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"To Whom Much is Given, Much is Required": Connie Lindsey on Her Passion for Giving Back
In celebration of Black Philanthropy Month in August, the Trust is featuring a series of conversations with Black philanthropists making their impact across the Chicago…
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Partnerships & Initiatives
Through the years, the Trust has created many types of initiatives to help our region—and its foundations, businesses, civic leaders, and individuals—most effectively engage with the issues they care about. Through special task forces like these, we tackle issues of concern from innovative angles, or harness the power of civic collaboration for greater impact.
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Our History
For more than 100 years, the Trust has united generous donors, committed nonprofits, and caring residents to effect lasting change.
