From the Archives: 2015 – Chicago Women in Philanthropy
March is a month dedicated to celebrating the drive and accomplishments of women. For three Trust staff members, one organization stands out by…
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Illinois Immigration Funder Collaborative (IFC)
The Illinois Immigration Funder Collaborative (IFC) is a grantmaking collaborative that awards grants to nonprofit organizations working with immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers.…
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Amplifying Black Voices in the Arts
Organizations like D-Composed and ILA Creative Studio are redefining representation in their respective spaces. Through educational programming, community events, and resources, these organizations…
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Renewing the Commitment: An ADA Compliance Guide for Nonprofits
2015 marks the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The ADA embodies—and makes enforceable—this nation’s promise of full access to nonprofit organizations, businesses…
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5,000 Schools for Black Students Rise Across the South in ‘Rosenwald’
Chicagoans have good reason to recognize the name Julius Rosenwald. As president of Sears, Roebuck and Co., Rosenwald grew the company to become among the…
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A Mom Stands Up to Violence - Through an App Contest
Want to feel safe again in your community? There’s an app for that. [pullquote]To combat neighborhood violence, Washington Park mom learns to build an app.…
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Think Good, It's Friday! 8.28.15
We often talk about the positive impact of doing good. This article in the Chicago Tribune talks about how being generous has another benefit: improving…
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Chicagoans Value the Arts - But Which Neighborhoods Get Access?
All across Chicago, residents value and appreciate the arts. But getting access to them is another story—one that all depends on where you live. A public…
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“The Personality Conversion”: A Financial Advisor’s Insight into the Power of Generosity
The benefits of philanthropy extend beyond tax deductions and other financial gains. As a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch, Denny Cummings has seen how charitable…
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The Ultimate Escape Artist: Transforming Lives Through Tattoos
Many people have marks on their bodies that remind them of something they’ve struggled to escape and want to leave behind. Eric Dean Spruth, MA,…
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Mentoring Refugee Girls Offers Everyday Reminders that “Goodness Does Exist”
When Blair Brettschneider began tutoring immigrant students after work in 2010, she had no idea it would change her life—and many others. One student in…
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Think Good, It’s Friday! 8.21.15
It’s that time of year! While the first day of school for Chicago Public School students is still a few weeks away (and I know…
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From Lincoln Park to Chinatown, a Museum Partnership Brings History Home
In 2005, the Chinese-American Museum of Chicago (CAMOC) opened its doors in the heart of Chinatown. The Museum curated exhibitions and events celebrating Chinese-American culture in the…
