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May 06, 2019
Access and Quality for Illinois Children: Statewide Early Childhood Education Needs Assessment
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May 03, 2019
A home of his own – The story of one Home First resident
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May 01, 2019
Three leaders to watch share takeaways from the Stronger Nonprofits Initiative
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May 01, 2019
De-stigmatizing mental health care through integration, specialized support, and space design
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April 30, 2019
WTTW: The Hatchery Chicago Cooking Up Food and Jobs on the West Side
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April 11, 2019
IFF’s 2018 Annual Investors Report
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April 05, 2019
Crain’s Chicago Business: To tackle a lack of affordable housing, nonprofits become developers
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April 03, 2019
Illinois Action for Children: 50 Years of Impact
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April 03, 2019
Artspace and IFF: Teaming up since 2011 to increase affordable housing options in the Midwest
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April 03, 2019
‘Serving communities always comes down to location:’ A conversation with Chicago artist and activist Tonika Johnson
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March 22, 2019
Crain’s Chicago Business: AbbVie donates $40 million to rebuild Neal Math & Science Academy
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March 14, 2019
Stronger Nonprofits Initiative: 20 organizations served, countless ideas and connections sparked
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March 13, 2019
New York Times: Former Sears Complex Returns as a Beacon in a Chicago Neighborhood
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March 06, 2019
Young, self-sufficient, and in a nursing home – The story of one Home First resident
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March 06, 2019
Humboldt Park’s La Casa Norte answers question: ‘What are all the things someone needs to be well?’
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March 06, 2019
Empowering Chicago nonprofits through capital, know-how, and networking
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Thought Leadership
February 26, 2019
IFF CEO Joe Neri testifies at Congressional hearing on CDFI Fund
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February 06, 2019
How one woman of color transitioned from utility executive to construction industry leader
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January 18, 2019
Top 10 Pieces of Advice in 2018
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January 09, 2019
Peaceful block, peaceful home, peaceful soul: How one Home First resident is experiencing life in Humboldt Park
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January 09, 2019
‘Garfield Park rules!’ as The Hatchery opens doors to food entrepreneurs in Chicago
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December 07, 2018
Chicago Sun-Times: The Hatchery, a $34 million food/beverage incubator, opens in East Garfield Park
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December 05, 2018
WBEZ: Vacant School Buildings Litter Chicago Neighborhoods After Mass School Closings
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November 30, 2018
WBEZ: Chicago Has A Plan To Build Near CTA Trains. But Who Does It Help?
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November 12, 2018
Foundations College Prep: From a ‘tiny beginning’ to a thriving community
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November 12, 2018
IFF celebrates 30 years by convening 500+ partners across the Midwest
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October 15, 2018
Illinois Fresh Food Fund generates $34 million in community investment
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October 02, 2018
Giordano Dance transforms historic church into modern marvel
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September 05, 2018
High school that emphasizes service makes investment in IFF
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September 04, 2018
Profile: Lisa Mensah, President and CEO, Opportunity Finance Network
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