External Affairs
Strategic Communications
Uplifting the work of our programs and our grantees through proactive communications. For media inquiries, please email [email protected].
Journalism Program
Supporting high-quality journalism projects focused on public policy issues affecting the Great Lakes region. The program seeks to deepen the impact of the Foundation's investments in policy, by supporting journalism that shines a light on conditions we hope to change, policies we endorse, and success stories that present solutions to problems.
Lend a Hand Fund
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the disproportionate impact on Chicago communities facing persistent structural inequities, the Foundation established the Lend a Hand Fund to provide support to front-line community organizations.