Young Leaders Fund, an initiative of The Chicago Community Trust

04/02/2024

The Income Growth Solutions funding program intends to support and learn from the connections between education, employment, and the financial health needed to turn income into wealth.

03/11/2024

12/04/2023

The Young Leaders Fund (YLF), an initiative of The Chicago Community Trust, provides young professionals with an innovative way to make a difference, empowering them…

10/30/2023

hosted its annual kickoff event on Thursday, October 19 at the VU Rooftop in Chicago. Check out some great photos from a wonderful event! https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/d4hmuzi7yqb6ikhafa2wo/h?rlkey=261582rjk3cmm8ydhqquexw17&dl=0

10/05/2023

On October 11, from 10 -11:30 a.m., join us for The 2023 State of Black Chicago: From Data to Impact.

Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gii4JUq2

Hear from inspirational leaders bringing ambitious practices to life. This important discussion will highlight paths from data to impact, elevating promising practices driving change in Chicago.

Hosted at the Chicago Urban League, in partnership with Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility and Institute for Racial Justice, Loyola University Chicago.

09/28/2023

Join the Young Leaders Fund (YLF) for our 2023-2024 Kick-Off on Thursday, October 19.
This is a great opportunity to celebrate the beginning of our 2022-2023 grant cycle and mingle with new, past and current members. We hope to see you there!
WHEN: Thursday, October 19, 2023 from 6 – 9 PM
WHERE: VU Rooftop Bar
133 E Cermak, Chicago, IL 60616
Drinks and light food provided
Please RSVP using this link.
https://airtable.com/appzY0OYmyj3hoh23/shroxa2l0CKA67dYn

09/27/2023

Join the Young Leaders Fund (YLF) for our 2023-2024 Kick-Off on Thursday, October 19.

This is a great opportunity to celebrate the beginning of our 2022-2023 grant cycle and mingle with new, past and current members. We hope to see you there!

WHEN: Thursday, October 19, 2023 from 6 – 9 PM
WHERE: VU Rooftop Bar
133 E Cermak, Chicago, IL 60616
Drinks and light food provided

Please RSVP using this link. https://airtable.com/appzY0OYmyj3hoh23/shroxa2l0CKA67dYn

09/11/2023

A showcase of contemporary and experimental music being made in Chicago today, with 15 acts across three venues.

08/31/2023

members and from and visited the offices of this week to learn about and how they can personally be involved in community empowerment through giving back, elevating their voices, and career paths in the sector. It was a terrific visit!

08/25/2023

Holiday Heroes has programs that not only bring joy and happiness to hospitalized children but they also work to get these kids on a successful path to recovery. Here with more on how Holiday Heroe…

08/08/2023

Calling all interns—The Chicago Community Trust is accepting applications through August 29, 2023 for Fall 2023 interns in a variety of our departments.

Contact [email protected] or visit: https://www.cct.org/about/careers/

07/19/2023

Morgan Olenski grew up in a world that’s more connected than ever before. Yet, this young philanthropist is constantly asking herself what she can do…