Using Arts and Culture to Spark Narrative Change
For many, art is a form of entertainment. For others, it also serves to inform audiences on society’s biggest issues, challenge harmful narratives,…
Spotlights on community issues, the people, and the organizations who contribute to effective philanthropy as well as a stronger Chicago region and world.
For many, art is a form of entertainment. For others, it also serves to inform audiences on society’s biggest issues, challenge harmful narratives,…
The LGBTQ Community Fund, an affinity fund of The Chicago Community Trust, unites donors to support Chicago’s LGBTQ community. Since its founding in 2010,…
Our environment has a huge impact on our well-being. Research has shown that access to outdoor amenities can reduce stress and improve physical…
Formerly farmlands, the East Garfield Park neighborhood officially became part of Chicago in 1869. However, it would not see many residents until the early 1900s,…
Trust’s refined strategic priorities reflect what we’ve learned and heard from our partners I came to the Trust a little over a year ago with…
The end of the year is approaching and we at The Chicago Community Trust are committed to making your year-end giving and grantmaking from your…
During our over 100-year history, The Chicago Community Trust has been dedicated to supporting the people of Chicago, especially during the most challenging economic times.…
The Chicago region’s household wealth gap is stark, stifling the entire region’s economic potential. According to the Color of Wealth in Chicago, the median net…
The Asian Giving Circle (AGC), an initiative of The Chicago Community Trust, supports Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI)-led nonprofits in the Chicago region through…
Latine culture is rooted in longstanding traditions of coming together to support families, neighbors, and communities. Latine households are significantly more likely than non-Latine households…
Giving back is part of who Laura Gutierrez is and how she chooses to show up in the world. What began as a high school…
When The Chicago Community Trust set its North Star goal to close the racial and ethnic wealth gap as the best way to strengthen the…
Amid an affordable housing shortage, skyrocketing rent, and COVID-era protections disappearing, rising homelessness has become one of the most prominent issues this decade. According to…