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Equity.
Opportunity.
Prosperity.
When our neighbors do better, we all do better. Together, let’s create pathways that build wealth to improve opportunities and well-being for all Chicagoans.
Stories of Impact
Explore Our Inspiring Community in the Chicago Region
We collaborate and partner with impactful local organizations and individuals.
Laura Gutierrez
Donor
Giving back is part of who Laura Gutierrez is and how she chooses to show up in the world. What began as a high school volunteer requirement soon became a deep commitment to philanthropy. The impact of those early volunteer experiences—whether at a soup kitchen, building homes with Habitat for Humanity, or helping to beautify a local school—left a lasting impression on her. Through her career focus, giving financially, volunteering, and board service; she has committed to making a meaningful difference in her community.
Unity Fund
Partnerships & Initiatives
Unity Fund serves as a vehicle for addressing our region's urgent needs. Contributions enable Unity Fund to pool resources and support frontline organizations that are providing critical services such as emergency food, clothing, housing, and legal aid. In 2023, Unity Fund made just over $1 million in grants, largely focused on preventing and ending homelessness for particularly vulnerable groups: youth, survivors of gender-based violence, and asylum seekers. Your generosity ensures we can continue providing critical support.
Nuestro Futuro
Community Leader
As the largest affinity fund in the nation dedicated to Latine philanthropy, Nuestro Futuro (“Our Future”) has been making tangible impact for nearly 20 years. Since its founding in 2003, it has awarded $3.1 million in grantmaking dollars to more than 70 nonprofits throughout the Chicago region.
Ianna Kachoris
Staff Expert
Ianna Kachoris is the associate vice president of Community Impact at The Chicago Community Trust. In this role, Ianna leads the People, Power and Policy…
Maximize Giving
We partner with individuals, families, and businesses to transform a vision for change into meaningful impact in Chicago and beyond.
A Century of Impact
For more than 100 years, The Chicago Community Trust has been a partner and ally to Chicago-area residents committed to our region's potential for greatness.
Strengthen Community Together
We convene leaders, changemakers, communities, and passionate individuals to support the Chicago region.
