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West Englewood Tells Complex Truths about Health, Race and …

WEBObesity and Diabetes. 44% of adults in West Englewood are obese, compared to a national obesity rate of 29.5%. Of these, 13% consider themselves …

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New Financial Health Data Shows Vast Disparities Across Race and

WEBIn 2020, JPMorgan Chase announced a $30 billion commitment to help address the racial wealth gap. This included $150 million in philanthropic capital…

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Chicago’s Hyperlocal Media is a National Model for Resident …

WEBChicago has been experiencing a media resurgence. Thirty outlets have launched in the last 20 years—many smaller newsrooms focusing on hyperlocal news. …

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LGBTQ Community Fund Grants Support Housing, Health, and …

WEBThe 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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Bringing Mental Health Care into the Living Room

WEBA nationally recognized model of support for people with mental illness, the Living Room provides a welcoming, familiar setting that aims to decrease unnecessary …

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The Trust Shifts its Focus to Healthcare

WEBDr. Lowell T. Coggeshall helped the Trust shift its focus to healthcare during the 1960s. Dr. Coggeshall served for three decades as the Trust’s medical…

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Building Pathways to Stability Through Increased Access to …

WEBThe Chicago Community Trust’s Addressing Critical Needs team recognizes that people cannot reach their full potential when basic human needs are not met, …

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New Report Challenges Historical Narrative of Chicago's Declining …

WEBApplying a Racial and Ethnic Equity Lens Captures a Broader Analysis of Civic Life (CHICAGO, August 2, 2022) – The Institute for Research on Race and Public …

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We Rise Together: For an Equitable and Just Recovery for …

WEB*As of March 2021, the initiative has changed its name to “We Rise Together: For an Equitable and Just Recovery.” The Chicago region is at an inflection …

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In North Lawndale, Health Challenges Begin at Birth

WEBWhile Chicago’s median annual household income is $47,831, median income in North Lawndale is just $21,763. 25% of the neighborhood’s adults are …

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Immigration, Wage Suppression and Health in Little Village

WEBResidents’ overall health lags in quality, with 44% of adults reporting “fair” or “poor” health. Adults report an average of 4.9 days of poor physical health in the past …

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Promoting Wellbeing by Building an Infrastructure of Care

WEBEach one of us is both in need of care and a caregiver. Sometimes we are both at once, as many have acutely experienced during the pandemic. Parents and …

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Women of Color Leaders Need More Than Sleep. They Need …

WEBTo say that Chicago’s already traumatized, disinvested communities on the South and West sides were adversely and disproportionately impacted by the duration …

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Protecting Chicago’s Green Spaces and Sandy Shores

WEBTake a look at Our Work to learn more about what the Trust is focused on today. The use of public land greatly influences the livability of any region. From …

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Addressing the Stigma of Invisible Disabilities: Mark Ishaug

WEBIshaug’s passion for unveiling the hidden truth about invisible disabilities, including mental illness, is both professional and personal. He lost a brother and …

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Violence as a Public Health Crisis: Starting Off with the Right

WEBStrategy Area. Addressing Critical Needs Supporting essential service organizations that are addressing the most basic and immediate needs of individuals …

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Building Financial Stability for Households and Communities

WEBEfforts to grow household wealth in Black and Latinx communities are vital to the well-being of our region. By increasing incomes, building assets, and reducing debt, …

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