Honoring Juju Lien and Her Legacy of Community Devotion
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, The Chicago Community Trust is proud to honor Juju Lien, a visionary…
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Spotlights on community issues, the people, and the organizations who contribute to effective philanthropy as well as a stronger Chicago region and world.
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Trusted Voices: Reimagining How We Meet Critical Needs
Across the region, households are struggling to make ends meet amid rising costs, changes in federal policies and social service programs, and funding…
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Giving Insights: Caring for Chicago Over Generations
Narcissa Niblack Thorne is best known as the creator of the beloved Thorne Miniature Rooms—68 of which are housed at the Art Institute…
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A Rising Star Chef, and the Business Incubator Helping Her Shine
Tiffany Williams had been cooking professionally her entire adult life when she landed a gig providing food backstage for the NFL draft. The owner of…
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Making a More Peaceful Summer
For the third summer in a row, neighborhood organizations in Chicago working to reduce gun violence will receive grants to help reclaim parks, streets and…
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The Rohingya Refugee Crisis—and How You Can Help
“He felt very sorry when he saw me, because he knew I would be killed.” Jani Alam fled his native Burma alone, on foot, after…
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Disrupting a City's Legacy of Segregation
Since joining the Trust last fall, I’ve had the opportunity to get to know my new home a little better, visiting neighborhoods throughout the region.…
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What You Can Do to Make a Difference
Last week, thousands of Chicagoans came together in mealtime conversations across the region to talk about our hometown and what we can do individually and…
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Five Years of Conversation – What Comes Next?
This week, thousands of Chicago-area residents once again took part in mealtime conversations where they met others, shared ideas and explored ways to take action…
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Home Cookin': A Heart Full of Chicago Soul
We’re pleased to feature selections from Chicago writer Alan Lake’s soon-to-be-published series of personal profiles with esteemed Chicago area home cooks. Home Cookin’ gives a…
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Community-Led Projects to Revitalize Chicago Rivers
In August 2016, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, The Chicago Community Trust and other civic, government and community leaders publicly launched the Great Rivers Chicago: an…
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Conversations Matter: Four Years of On the Table
This year on May 8, people all over Chicagoland will gather around tables in dining rooms, conference rooms, community centers, restaurants and even in their…
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The Chicagoans Who Document Public Meetings—and Why They Do It
The original idea for City Bureau’s first-ever “Documenters Summit” started with a simple question: How do we create a space where our 330+ Documenters can…
