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October 13, 2021
The Night Ministry’s “The Crib” Designed with Both Its Clients and Community in Mind
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October 13, 2021
Transforming the Emergency Food System with an Eye on Equity: A Q&A with Greater Chicago Food Depository’s Nicole Robinson
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September 17, 2021
The Kresge Foundation: New, state-of-the art Marygrove Early Education Center celebrates grand opening
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September 16, 2021
Press Release: Stronger Nonprofits Initiative Launches in Indianapolis, Addressing Barriers Leaders of Color Face in Accessing Resources
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September 15, 2021
Trailblazing Early Learning Center Opens Doors on Marygrove Campus in Detroit
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September 15, 2021
Equitable Community Development in Action: The Redevelopment of North Chicago’s Neal Math and Science Academy
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September 15, 2021
Paramount Schools of Excellence Charts New Path in Indiana with Statewide Expansion
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August 16, 2021
Transformational New Facility Unlocks Potential for Early Childhood Learners in Kansas City
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August 16, 2021
CDFI Friendly Bloomington a Prototype for Successful Community Development in Small Markets
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July 14, 2021
Red Clay Dance Company Brings “Artivism” to Chicago’s Woodlawn Community
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July 13, 2021
Nonprofits & Real Estate: When to “build capacity” and when to just help
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July 12, 2021
“Not Here, Not Yet” – When Is the Right Time and Place for Nonprofit Facility Projects?
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June 28, 2021
2020 Annual Report
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June 14, 2021
Long-term Relationships and Trust Underpin COVID-19 Vaccination Success in Homan Square
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June 01, 2021
Press Release: Stronger Nonprofits Initiative Launches in St. Louis, Addressing Barriers Leaders of Color Face in Accessing Resources
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April 29, 2021
Muncie’s 8twelve Coalition – Building Community One Cup of Coffee at a Time
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April 28, 2021
Covenant House Illinois Doubles Down on Ending Youth Homelessness with More Beds and Services in East Garfield Park
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February 01, 2021
Bridge Detroit: Cradle-to-career program at Marygrove campus serves Detroit’s littlest people
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January 29, 2021
Milwaukee Courier: IFF and JPMorgan Chase’s Stronger Nonprofit Initiative Assisting Milwaukee Nonprofit Leaders of Color
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January 26, 2021
WILX Lansing: Children’s Book Provides Practical Tips for Returning to In-Person Learning
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October 26, 2020
Matrix Human Services: L.A.C.C. Child Care Academy Transforms After Renovations
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October 23, 2020
Press Release: Stronger Nonprofits Initiative Launches in Detroit and Milwaukee, Providing Free Financial Resources for Leaders of Color
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September 15, 2020
10 Steps to Creating a Nonprofit Budget
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May 27, 2020
2019 Annual Report
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March 02, 2020
Experienced child care provider expands to serve 6x more children on Detroit’s east side
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February 27, 2020
Affordable Housing Finance: Housing and Finance Organizations Receive Capital Magnet Funds
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February 14, 2020
You, Me, and Your Top Three Podcast: Becoming a Multiplier with Chris Uhl, Executive Director – Eastern Region
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February 12, 2020
Can we finally change our sexist funding policies for early care and education?
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February 03, 2020
Advancing Communities Podcast: IFF CEO Joe Neri
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January 24, 2020