The Chicago Community Trust
@ChiTrust
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A community foundation uniting donors, nonprofits and residents to support people, organizations and partnerships that strengthen the #Chicago region.
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Joined April 2009
College costs in #Chicago continue to climb, with annual expenses ranging from $22,000 to nearly $100,000. While most students receive some form of financial aid, fees and living costs still pose major challenges. Learn more:
chicago.suntimes.com
As thousands of college students descend on Chicago dorms to start their college careers, a hefty price tag awaits them.
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The 211 Metro Chicago service has moved into the Xchange Chicago tech hub on the South Side. The call center connects people to assistance in meeting their basic needs like housing, access to food, utility payments, and unemployment. #Chicago. Learn more:
blockclubchicago.org
The 211 Metro Chicago service, which refers people to resources for housing, income assistance and food security, moved into the Xchange Chicago tech hub.
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Check out #TrustTalks, a #podcast by @ChiTrust highlighting the different strands of the Trust’s strategic priority to grow #wealth and well-being in underinvested communities — and improve the region for all in #Chicago. Browse our current episodes:
cct.org
A podcast by The Chicago Community Trust, each episode of Trust Talks highlights a different strand of the Trust’s strategic priority to grow wealth and well-being in underinvested communities — and...
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#Chicago has the highest number of lead water service lines in the U.S., with an estimated 412,000 out of 491,000 lines containing or contaminated by lead. Learn more:
chicago.suntimes.com
Lead water service lines are all over the city, but majority Black and Latino neighborhoods bear the biggest burden, our analysis finds.
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Giving to an endowment fund at @ChiTrust is a meaningful gift that gives back to you—in the form of a 25% state income tax credit. #Chicago #Philanthropy. Learn more:
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The next episode of our #TrustTalks #podcast will drop soon. In the meantime as you head into the long holiday weekend, check out our current episode on "Advocating for Policy Reform." #Chicago #Philanthropy. Listen:
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“Our region’s social safety net is undergoing a profound shift, and our nonprofit and philanthropic community is coming together to adapt. We are working to support these efforts with empathy and urgency." -@ChiTrust's Andrea Sáenz #Chicago #Philanthropy
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The Chicago region has a long and valued tradition of community organizations working alongside government to deliver essential services and enhance residents’ lives. This model…
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RT @HarrisPolicy: Meet @HerodCaleb, MPP’20, of @ChiTrust, who’s channeling his Teach For America roots and grant management experience into….
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Bob Crawford understands the difference that one committed person can make. In this Q&A, he shares the story behind the creation of the Neighborhood Entrepreneurship Lab (NEL), a program he launched in partnership with @ChiTrust. #Chicago. Learn more:
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Individual giving remains the driving force behind philanthropy in the United States. Even amid market uncertainty, giving increased by 3.3 percent in 2024 over the…
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A $10M investment is helping Self-Help Federal Credit Union offer affordable mortgage loans and consumer credit to families in Chatham, North Lawndale, and Roseland—supporting modular home construction through the Reclaiming Chicago campaign. #Chicago
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A $10 million cash infusion for Self-Help Federal Credit Union is helping promote homeownership at a time where many buyers are locked out of the market.
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Check out #TrustTalks, a #podcast by @ChiTrust highlighting the different strands of the Trust’s strategic priority to grow #wealth and well-being in underinvested communities — and improve the region for all in #Chicago. Browse our current episodes:
cct.org
A podcast by The Chicago Community Trust, each episode of Trust Talks highlights a different strand of the Trust’s strategic priority to grow wealth and well-being in underinvested communities — and...
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Programs to prepare workers for skilled trades apprenticeships have significantly boosted the number of women and people of color in Illinois’ construction workforce and also yield a big return on investment, according to a new report. Read:
chicago.suntimes.com
It's significant as the state’s construction industry struggles to fill jobs and gears up for more expansion under the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, which sets a goal to fuel Illinois entirely by...
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"We’re trying to think about how we make investments in communities that pay not only the financial dividends, but also social dividends as well." #Chicago. Read:
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In East Garfield Park, architects are using unconventional design, construction methods, and sustainability goals to not just build more housing, but help stabilize a working-class community.
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A new "nature playscape" at the Crandon Community Garden is the first of five planned by the LUV Institute across #Chicago. The LUV Institute is a grant recipient of the Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities. Learn more:
blockclubchicago.org
Featuring work by local artists and elementary school students, the new "nature playscape" at the Crandon Community Garden is the first of five planned by the LUV Institute across Chicago.
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Dion Dawson, TED Fellow and founder of @DChicagoDream (a @ChiTrust grant recipient), shares how he turned a spontaneous idea for giving back to his community into a thriving social enterprise. #Chicago. Learn more:
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What if ending food insecurity meant ditching charity models that haven’t been updated since the 1960s? Dion Dawson, TED Fellow and founder of Dion’s Chicago Dream, shares how he turned a spontaneous...
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The Gary Comer Youth Center was one of 14 projects awarded a Neighborhood Opportunity Fund grant. It received $250,000 to expand the South Side hub, where young people grow food, cook healthy dishes, and supply fresh produce for neighbors. #Chicago
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The Food Sovereignty Hub will have a greenhouse, outdoor kitchen classroom, hydroponic garden and more geared towards educating the next generation of local farmers.
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Check out #TrustTalks, a #podcast by @ChiTrust highlighting the different strands of the Trust’s strategic priority to grow #wealth and well-being in underinvested communities — and improve the region for all in #Chicago. Browse our current episodes:
cct.org
A podcast by The Chicago Community Trust, each episode of Trust Talks highlights a different strand of the Trust’s strategic priority to grow wealth and well-being in underinvested communities — and...
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A new report shows that higher education remains the strongest pathway towards economic mobility, but some students are significantly less likely to pursue or complete a college degree. Learn more:
chicagotribune.com
Higher education paves the way to economic mobility, but some students from low-income backgrounds still face barriers.
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Young Leaders Fund (YLF), an initiative of @ChiTrust provides young professionals with an innovative way to make a difference in #Chicago through a hands-on approach to #philanthropy and #grantmaking. This year, YLF made 16 grants totaling $100,000.
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Young Leaders Fund (YLF), an initiative of The Chicago Community Trust, provides young professionals with an innovative way to make a difference in Chicago through a…
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