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Persevering Through the Pandemic

Childhood friends Milton Latrell and Christopher Brackenridge both grew up with moms who worked as seamstresses and helped them understand the power of well-fitting clothing. Nearly 15 years ago, the childhood friends decided to pursue their shared passion for fashion and went…

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Bridging the Gaps in Adult Education, Technology and Health Literacy

When Robert Guzman joined CCLC in 2018, he was the only Career Pathways Navigator at the Near West American Job Center, a comprehensive one-stop hub in Pilsen for adult education providers. He helped to establish the Career Pathways model by working as a liaison between adult…

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Chicago Citywide Literacy Coalition

The McCormick Foundation, with Support from The Chicago Community Trust, Awards $1 Million Loan Loss Reserve to A.M. Money

A.M. Money, A Student Loan Provider Based In Chicago, Has Announced An Agreement With The Robert R. McCormick Foundation To Establish A $1 Million Loan Loss Reserve In Support Of…

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The McCormick Foundation Helps Children, Families, and Communities Thrive

At Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, we take pride in being among today’s leaders in trauma-informed care to help kids in Chicago heal from abuse, neglect, housing instability, and…

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Increasing Economic Opportunity through Agriculture

Everyone deserves to have a good job, and everyone deserves to eat well. That has been the vision of Growing Home since its founding in 2005. As the first high-production…

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Providing Pathways to Careers in Health Care

As an alumna of a high school operated by Instituto del Progresso, former participant of various educational programs and previous volunteer, Diana Alpizar exemplifies the family style approach that is…

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Diana Alpizar, Instituto del Progreso Latino

Providing Emergency Resources for Families

When Veronica Sanchez joined the Chicago Commons team in March 2020 after moving on from her human resources job in the for-profit sector, she did not anticipate she would need…

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Veronica Sanchez, Chicago Commons

Saving Local Businesses in Greater Englewood

For 36 years, Tess Porter has owned and managed Tess’ Style Shop at the intersection of Garfield Boulevard and South Ashland Avenue. She’s seen iconic, name-brand businesses — signs with…

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Tess's Style Shop, Englewood

Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce Restoring Local Businesses

Small business owners know the necessity of networking: Mixing with other entrepreneurs, swapping business cards and sharing ideas can make the road to success a little more even and a…

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Felicia Slaton-Young, Greater Englewood Chamber Foundation

Workforce Development for Immigrant Communities

Located between the Marshall Square and Pilsen neighborhoods, Instituto del Progreso Latino has been a significant pillar in workforce development and advancing education among the Latino community. In addition to…

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Yesenia Cervantes, Instituto del Progreso Latino