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In Humboldt Park, Healthy Food and Health Care Often Out of Reach

Among adults in Humboldt Park, more than half–52%–reported witnessing domestic violence. 36% of women, and 13% of men, … See more

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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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A Son’s Struggle Inspires a Movement for Mental Health Parity

WEBO’Brien has joined forces with Patrick Kennedy, a former congressman from Rhode Island and the son of the late U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy, to establish an affiliate …

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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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Seizing a Health Care Opportunity: County Jail

WEBAnd, critically, the Trust provided seed money, awarding a grant of $98,000 in 2012. It was the first of four grants, for a total of $392,200. “The Trust deserves credit …

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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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A Family’s Commitment to Serving Those Most in Need

WEBMarcia subsequently left a significant portion of her estate, $27 million, to the Trust as a permanent endowment after her death in 2015, ensuring the family’s …

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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New Financial Health Data Shows Vast Disparities Across Race and

WEBPress Release Jan 31 2023 New Financial Health Data Shows Vast Disparities Across Race and Ethnicity in Chicago

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Financial Health Pulse® Chicago 2022 Report

WEBFinancial Health Pulse® Chicago 2022 Report. A new report by Financial Health Network offers the first comprehensive picture of financial health disparities in Chicago and …

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