May 16, 2013 - Publication
Contributing to a Stronger American Democracy: President’s Essay
In his annual essay, MacArthur President Robert Gallucci focuses on what MacArthur is doing to help strengthen American democracy. Read More
May 12, 2013 - In The Media
"‘Math Tutoring on Steroids’ Aims to Help Troubled Chicago Teens, Muscle Out Crime "
From the Chicago Sun-Times
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April 15, 2013 - In The Media
"New Community Planning Game Attracts Youth"
From Nonprofit Quarterly
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April 10, 2013 - From The Field
Chicago Uses Crowdfunding to Grow Local Businesses, Create Jobs
World Business Chicago (WBC) and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel have launched Seed Chicago, a collaboration with Kickstarter that will highlight projects that create jobs and economic growth in Chicago’s neighborhoods. Read More
April 10, 2013 - In The Media
"Could Kickstarter Work as a Tool for Neighborhood Economic Development?"
From The Atlantic Cities
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April 9, 2013 - In The Media
"Chicago Taps Kickstarter for Community Development Projects"
From the Chicago Tribune
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March 4, 2013 - In The Media
"NU law center, SW Side community group win MacArthur grants"
From the Chicago Tribune
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February 27, 2013 - Press Release
13 Nonprofits Recognized for Exceptional Creativity and Effectiveness, Awarded up to $1.5 Million Each
MacArthur named 13 organizations in five countries as recipients of the MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions. The Award recognizes exceptional grantees and helps ensure their long-term sustainability. Read More
February 27, 2013 - Video
Housing Partnership Network
Collaboration and entrepreneurship to help house America
The Housing Partnership Network improves the lives of millions of individuals, families and communities by sparking innovation and collaboration among 100 of the nation’s affordable housing and community ...
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Southwest Organizing Project
Empowering neighbors to transform communities
In one of Chicago’s most violent areas, gangs and abandoned buildings put communities on the edge of collapse. In such environments, it is easy for problems to seem insurmountable, for ...
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