Unity Fund: A Look at Impact in 2024
The Chicago Community Trust’s Unity Fund is a testament to the community spirit of the Chicago region and the power of collective giving. …
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LGBTQ Community Fund Grants $420,000 to Support Youth, Seniors and the Arts in 2024
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,…
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South Side Sanctuary: A Place for Outdoor Recreation, Exploring Creativity, and Improving Wellbeing
Our environment has a huge impact on our well-being. Research has shown that access to outdoor amenities can reduce stress and improve physical…
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Think Good, It’s Friday! 6.5.15
This week, Chicago’s very own Brad Keywell made news by taking the Giving Pledge—a commitment made famous by Warren Buffett and Bill Gates—agreeing to give away…
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Half of IL Renters, One-Third of Owners Unable to Afford Their Housing
As incomes remain stagnant or decline across Illinois, rising housing costs have resulted in record levels of housing insecurity—with 1 out of 2 renters and…
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Tireless Effort: Shirley Ryan
Shirley Ryan’s boundless energy has improved the lives of countless people throughout metropolitan Chicago. As a member of the Trust’s Executive Committee from 1988 to 1998,…
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Think Good, It’s Friday! 5.29.15
Talk about a makeover. This week, the Trust launched its new and improved website. If you’d spent any time on our old site, we’re hoping…
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Big Sean Inspires Young Performers With a Look ‘Behind the Mic’
Music superstars Big Sean and Rhymefest heated up the Chicago Cultural Center on January 10, bringing wisdom to the young performers aspiring to follow in…
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Nurturing Chicago’s Next-Generation Choreographers
The Chicago Dancemakers Forum knows how fruitful a partnership with The Chicago Community Trust can be. After all, CDF was born out of the Trust’s…
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Giving in Chicago' Reflects Our Shared Commitment to Community
As Chicagoans, we take pride in our civic mindedness and generosity. This Chicago spirit –the steady determination to bring about the very best conditions for…
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Celebrating the Philanthropist in All of Us
The Centennial initiative will celebrate and inspire more people to do good for our community. As our region’s community foundation, The Chicago Community Trust is…
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Pillars Conference Explores American Muslim Philanthropy
On April 19, 2015, the inaugural Pillars Conference connected civic leaders, donors and grant recipients for a thoughtful exploration of the state of American Muslim…
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Are We Winning the Battle Against Crime?
One of the least known facts about Chicago is that we are actually winning the battle against crime. Recent data released by the Chicago Police Department…
