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New Blue: Repairing Trust and Rebuilding Public Safety
New Blue – a collaborative created by police and community designed to foster collective change.
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New Blue
“Tarell Makes Man”
Joyce Awards Honoree Tarell Alvin McCraney Reflects on Artistic Growth in Chicago
Mobilizing the Community College Student Vote
Joyce Democracy Grantees Campus Vote Project and Students Learn Students Vote are mobilizing community college student voters through targeted education and engagement designed to meet the needs of a diverse and nontraditional student population.
Democracy Desk: “Unlock Civics” Advocates Expanding Voting Rights and Civic Education for Incarcerated Community Members
Two Joyce Democracy grantees, Chicago Votes and Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights, discuss their inspiring voting rights work in Illinois.
Collective Engagement for Community Peace: Understanding the Black & Brown Researchers Collective
We caught up recently with Dr. Buggs, one of the nation’s leading experts on community violence intervention and using anti-racist methods to reduce gun violence, about the status of the Collective and what’s to come.
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Black & Brown Researchers Collective
Gun Violence Prevention Advocates Reflect on “Aspirational” Work During 11th Annual Vigil
In December 2023, Joyce grantee Newtown Action Alliance held it's 11th annual vigil. Hundreds of survivors, many carrying pictures of fallen loved ones, packed St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C.
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Newtown Action Alliance
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The Case For A Lead Service Line Replacement Playbook – And Some Key Plays
When it comes to Lead and Lead Service Line (LSL) Removal, some of the “larger” utilities in the United States, including Greater Cincinnati Water Works (GCWW), have a plethora of readily available resources.
Reimagining Water Infrastructure For Justice And Health Equity
Reimagining Water Infrastructure for Justice and Health Equity
Joyce Foundation Recommendations For Next Cook County State’s Attorney
We believe the next State’s Attorney could advance the shared goals of reducing crime and promoting public safety in the county in a fair and just way by adopting these recommendations.
The Great Lakes Region Has Less Than A Year To Commit Its Remaining $10B In Arpa Recovery Funds
With less than a year left, the Great Lakes Region must focus on committing its remaining $10 billion in American Rescue Plan dollars.
Democracy Desk: Key Themes To Watch This Election Year
the first installment of Democracy Desk, an election year series highlighting key issues throughout the Great Lakes region, and spotlighting the work of our grantee partners to ensure free, fair, accessible, safe, and trusted elections.
Justice Reform Convening Inspires Infinite Hope
Joyce hosted a first-of-its-kind convening of policing and public safety grantees. GVPJR Program Officer Dr. Quintin Williams shared his thoughts about the gathering and why, despite so many challenges in creating safer communities, he still has hope.
Joyce Foundation President And Ceo Ellen Alberding Stepping Down After 34 Years Of Transformational Leadership
Ellen Alberding, President and CEO of the Joyce Foundation, announced her intention to step down in 2024.
The Dual Enrollment Fund: Catalyzing The Next Chapter Of Dual Enrollment Research
A new Dual Enrollment Research Fund launched to usher in a new wave of scholarship focused on equitable dual enrollment policies and practices.
Joyce Foundation Announces New Vice President Of Programs
The Joyce Foundation is pleased to announce that Ed Miller is our new Vice President of Programs. He brings to the role more than 30 years of foundation and nonprofit organization experience.
Joyce Joins Press Forward National Coalition To Revitalize Local News
The Joyce Foundation joined a national coalition of 22 donors today in announcing the formation of Press Forward, an initiative designed to strengthen communities and, by extension, democracy, by supporting local news and information.
Climate And Clean Water Won Big In Minnesota. Here’s How
For years, Minnesota has watched its famous lakes get more polluted and its seasons get warmer due to climate disruptions, while its Legislature took modest, if any, steps to address either problem (or passed policies that made matters worse)...
2024 Joyce Awards Applications Open: Grants Increased To $100K Each
Now accepting applications for the 2024 Joyce Awards
Joyce Statement In Response To Scotus Affirmative Action Decision
The Supreme Court’s ruling could unravel the years of progress towards diversifying college campuses. The decisions will hinder colleges/universities from considering race in admission decisions, reversing decades of legal precedent.
2023 Joyce Awards Announcement
We’re thrilled to announce the 2023 winners of our Joyce Awards, which support the creation of community-driven new works by artists of color in partnership with organizations in the Great Lakes region.
Reclaiming Reform: Policing, Public Safety & Public Trust
Joyce and Crain's Business Chicago hosted a public forum to discuss national best practices in police reform and assess how they could be applied to Chicago as the City works to implement it’s consent decree and selects a new leader of CPD.
Joyce Mourns The Passing Of Founding Board Member Jack Anderson
Anderson was co-chair of the Board of Directors from '84-'87, Board Chair from '87-2011, and then emeritus director. He is largely responsible for establishing the vision of the organization and building it into one of Illinois’ largest philanthropies...