Crossroads Fund

Crossroads Fund Crossroads Fund supports community organizations working on issues of racial, social and economic justice in the Chicago area.

At Crossroads Fund we believe that big change can come from small beginnings. Some of the biggest victories we’ve seen in this city, from accessible public transit for people with disabilities, to the successful campaign to abolish the death penalty in Illinois, started out as small grassroots movements that were considered too radical for most funders. That’s where Crossroads Fund comes in. We gi

ve small grants to new and emerging groups, providing critical support from the beginning. We are often the first foundation grant that our grantees have applied for or received.

Crossroads Fund joins our community in mourning the passing of beloved community leader, Amisha Patel. Her impact, gener...
04/30/2026

Crossroads Fund joins our community in mourning the passing of beloved community leader, Amisha Patel. Her impact, generosity, and unwavering commitment to racial, social, and economic justice will continue to inspire all who knew her. We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family, friends, comrades, and all whose lives she touched. Rest in Power - Amisha

AMISHA PATEL – FUNERAL DETAILS
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Visitation: 12:00–2:00 PM
Service: 2:00–4:00 PM

All are welcome. Please wear what brings you joy in honor of Amisha’s spirit.
New Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church
4301 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60624

Parking is available in lots on Kildare & Washington, as well as along Washington Blvd. Parking attendants in orange vests will be present to assist. Public parking is also available along Kildare and Washington Blvd.

A livestream link will be available from 2:00–4:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Grassroots Collaborative’s Amisha Patel
Arts & Organizing Fellowship.

Please note: Water will be provided. Food will not be served.

04/17/2026

25 years of resistance, memory, and storytelling ✊🏽🎬

Crossroads Fund grantee partner, Chicago Palestine Film Festival returns with its largest program yet—50+ films amplifying Palestinian voices from across the diaspora and beyond 🌍 As the longest-running Palestinian film festival in the world, it remains a vital space for collective witnessing and cultural solidarity.

We stopped by opening night, where Executive Director Nina Shoman-Dajani reminded us: “The moment to show up is now.”

Screenings continue through the end of the month in Chicago 📍
Visit the Chicago Palestine Film Festival website to explore the full schedule, purchase tickets, or make a donation 🎟️

THE MOMENT TO SHOW UP IS NOW: Explore the 230+ powerful organizations we funded in FY2025—and help keep Chicago’s organizing momentum strong with a gift this spring. crossroadsfund.org/donate

Meet the 2026 Giving Project Cohort!Since 2014, Crossroads Fund’s Giving Projects have raised more than $1.29 million fr...
04/08/2026

Meet the 2026 Giving Project Cohort!

Since 2014, Crossroads Fund’s Giving Projects have raised more than $1.29 million from over 1,700+ donors—engaging 209 committed Chicagoans who are now part of our growing Giving Project Alumni community. The Giving Project allows us to organize donors and build a foundation of support for movements.

We’re so honored to work with them and build on the Giving Project model as a tool to empower Chicagoans committed to contributing to the ecosystem of grassroots organizing movements.

-They have pledged to collectively raise $150,000 by making a meaningful contribution and donor-organizing their friends and family to pool their resources.

-They have participated in workshops on racial capitalism facilitated by Crossroads Fund staff to engage in deep personal conversations on race and class.

-The group ultimately practices participatory grantmaking supporting strategic, necessary, and underfunded social justice organizing work around the city.

To meet and support the Giving Project 2026, visit: bit.ly/givingproject-2026

🌺𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐠𝐚-𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐠𝐮𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝟐:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌🌺Our beloved frie...
04/02/2026

🌺𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐠𝐚-𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐠𝐮𝐡𝐚𝐫
𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝟐:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌🌺

Our beloved friend and colleague, Michael Caga-anan Aguhar, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 20, following a sudden medical emergency. In the weeks since, we have come together alongside his partner, Irina, and their young child, Zoya—whom Michael loved beyond measure—to honor his life and begin the process of remembrance and healing.

𝐖𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲, 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬, 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐡𝐢𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠. 𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞, 𝐰𝐞 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐬𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐒𝐕𝐏𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝, 𝐚𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝. 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐬 𝐮𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭.

🌺 RSVP:bit.ly/celebrating-mca

🌺On behalf of the board and staff at , thank you for making Seeds of Change: Strength in Community a powerful community ...
03/27/2026

🌺On behalf of the board and staff at , thank you for making Seeds of Change: Strength in Community a powerful community event.

🌺This year’s gathering balanced grief with purpose. During the event we honored the life and legacy of our beloved colleague Michael Caga-anaan Aguhar, alongside other movement leaders who continue to inspire justice work. Guests reflected, celebrated, and reaffirmed our shared commitment to community and collective action.

📸See more photos and the Awards Presentation recording on demand on our website at crossroadsfund.org/seedsofchange

A special thank you to our 💐Host Committee, 💐Sponsors, 💐Advertisers, 💐Auction Donors, and 💐Volunteers.

🏆Congratulations to our 2026 Awardees: , , and

🎤: Joyce “Peaches” Faison (Singer)
🔮: | (Emcees)
🍽: (Food)
🍻: (Beer)
🎓: (Venue)
🎥: (Livestream)
📸: (Photographer)
🤟: (ASL interpretation)

AUCTION HAS CLOSED!Thank you for your support if you would like to view the program we are now live at ccrossroadsfund.o...
03/14/2026

AUCTION HAS CLOSED!
Thank you for your support if you would like to view the program we are now live at ccrossroadsfund.org/seedsofchange

💸🌺 MAKE YOUR LAST BIDS OUR ONLINE AUCTION CLOSES IN 30 MINUTES!💸🌺Bid at bit.ly/seedsauction
03/14/2026

💸🌺 MAKE YOUR LAST BIDS OUR ONLINE AUCTION CLOSES IN 30 MINUTES!💸🌺

Bid at bit.ly/seedsauction

While this is an in-person event, the program segment will stream live online with live transcription and ASL interpreta...
03/14/2026

While this is an in-person event, the program segment will stream live online with live transcription and ASL interpretation. Our auction will also be held online for those unable to attend.

More details on our e-program book at bit.ly/seeds-program

🌺[TODAY IS THE DAY!] We’re so excited to host you this evening and celebrate movements for justice at our annual fundrai...
03/13/2026

🌺[TODAY IS THE DAY!] We’re so excited to host you this evening and celebrate movements for justice at our annual fundraiser, Seeds of Change: Strength in Community. Read the E-Program Book here to see the schedule of events and a list of our sponsors and host committee members.

While this is an in-person event, the Awards Presentation segment will stream live at 7:30pm (CDT) on the Crossroads Fund YouTube channel with live transcription and ASL interpretation.

Visit: crossroadsfund.org/seedsofchange

🌺[1 DAY TO GO] Please review our “We Keep Eachother Safe” protocols, which includes details on mask requirement 😷 gettin...
03/12/2026

🌺[1 DAY TO GO]

Please review our “We Keep Eachother Safe” protocols, which includes details on mask requirement 😷 getting to the venue 🏢 and parking 🚗 information.

Make sure you’re on the guest list.

🎟️Purchase your tickets or a sponsorship at: crossroadsfund.org/seedsofchange

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