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Groups receive grants to bring arts, financial education to West Side

By Xueer Zhang | July 19, 2017

The Art Xellence Pilot Summer Program, the Dream Investment Project, and Lunch N Learn are among 71 projects across Chicago to receive a total of $135,500 grants from The Chicago Community Trust.

Community

Community, poverty discussed last week at PCC’s Austin farm

By AustinTalks | May 25, 2017

The Chicago Police Department, New Moms and Communities First Association participated in the conversation May 16th, part of The Chicago Community Trust’s third annual event that brought together thousands across the Chicago area.

Ald. Chris Taliaferro

Taliaferro to host “Austin Successes” event in July

By Terry Dean | May 22, 2017

29th Ward alderman wants Austin natives to share their stories about how they’ve become successful.

News

Austin, Oak Park residents come together for real talk about race, poverty

By Xueer Zhang | May 18, 2017

The May 16th On The Table discussion, one of thousands organized by The Chicago Community Trust, was held at Columbus Park Refectory.

Austin

Austin, Oak Park residents invited to participate in “on the table” discussion

By AustinTalks | May 9, 2017

Participants will discuss multiracial coalitions and racial integration at the free dinner May 16th at the Columbus Park Refectory.

News

Austin residents participated in the third annual On the Table

By Suzanne McBride | May 12, 2016

More than 40 West Siders gathered May 10th to discuss crime, jobs, litter and recreation as part of The Chicago Community Trust’s third annual event.

News

Austin high school part of city-wide talks to promote community

By T.J. Kremer III | May 18, 2015

Students from Christ the King Jesuit College Prep hosted one of The Chicago Community Trust’s On the Table dinners last week.

News

Local church to host special dinner in May

By Katie Kather | April 22, 2014

St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy in Oak Park will put on the event as part of The Chicago Community Trust’s On The Table project.

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