Tag: Chicago

Part 2: Reaching more leaders of color with the financing tools they want

December 2, 2019

Profile: Rick Velasquez shares lessons learned from over four decades of work with Illinois’ children and families

November 11, 2019

Intro: Two community investors, two Midwest cities, two approaches to reaching more leaders of color with the financing tools they want

October 25, 2019

IFF clients give advice on how to spread awareness during Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October 9, 2019

Lincoln Park Community Services triples its capacity to serve Chicagoans experiencing homelessness

September 4, 2019

Chicago’s North Lawndale Employment Network to transform former bank building into community hub

September 4, 2019

Eight standout arts organizations complete MacArthur Foundation-funded workshop series on financial management

August 6, 2019

Photo Tour: A ‘cathedral to youth tennis’ on Chicago’s South Side

August 6, 2019

‘We’re touching more neighborhoods with families in need’: A conversation with Stronger Nonprofits Initiative participant Christa Hamilton

July 8, 2019

Photo Tour: Chicago Artists Coalition embraces its new home in the Kinzie Industrial Corridor

July 8, 2019

‘Leveling Up’ with Maya Camille-Broussard: A conversation with one of The Hatchery’s first resident food entrepreneurs

June 7, 2019

CNDA: The Polk Bros. Foundation Affordable Rental Housing Preservation Award

May 9, 2019

A home of his own – The story of one Home First resident

May 3, 2019

Three leaders to watch share takeaways from the Stronger Nonprofits Initiative

May 1, 2019

De-stigmatizing mental health care through integration, specialized support, and space design

May 1, 2019

WTTW: The Hatchery Chicago Cooking Up Food and Jobs on the West Side

April 30, 2019

Artspace and IFF: Teaming up since 2011 to increase affordable housing options in the Midwest

April 3, 2019

‘Serving communities always comes down to location:’ A conversation with Chicago artist and activist Tonika Johnson

April 3, 2019

Stronger Nonprofits Initiative: 20 organizations served, countless ideas and connections sparked

March 14, 2019

Young, self-sufficient, and in a nursing home – The story of one Home First resident

March 6, 2019

Humboldt Park’s La Casa Norte answers question: ‘What are all the things someone needs to be well?’

March 6, 2019

How one woman of color transitioned from utility executive to construction industry leader

February 6, 2019

‘Garfield Park rules!’ as The Hatchery opens doors to food entrepreneurs in Chicago

January 9, 2019

Chicago Sun-Times: The Hatchery, a $34 million food/beverage incubator, opens in East Garfield Park

December 7, 2018

WBEZ: Chicago Has A Plan To Build Near CTA Trains. But Who Does It Help?

November 30, 2018

Foundations College Prep: From a ‘tiny beginning’ to a thriving community

November 12, 2018

IFF celebrates 30 years by convening 500+ partners across the Midwest

November 12, 2018

Illinois Fresh Food Fund generates $34 million in community investment

October 15, 2018

Giordano Dance transforms historic church into modern marvel

October 2, 2018

The Real Deal Neighborhood Spotlight: Can North Lawndale’s future live up to its past?

September 4, 2018