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Our Vision for Chicago

Chicago is a global city with vibrant, diverse neighborhoods and a strong civic culture. We are proud to call Chicago home.

Our commitment to Chicago is deep and enduring.

Over $1.5 billion invested in nearly 1,700 local organizations and individuals since 1979

We invest in people, places, and partnerships to advance racial equity and build a more inclusive Chicago.

Our work in Chicago

Areas of focus include:

Civic Partnerships
Vital Communities
Advancing Leadership
Culture, Equity, and the Arts
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Chicago Stories

Grantee Stories Rising Above: Chicago's Journey to a Just Recovery We Rise Together: For a Just & Equitable Recovery invests in Black and Latinx communities in Chicago with organizations like Latinos Progresando to accelerate economic recovery that addresses disparities. View More → Grantee Stories Achieving Equity Through Art Chicago organizations expand art’s impact in film, dance, and free theater. View More →
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Staff
Stephanie Platz, Managing Director, Programs
Stephanie Platz
Managing Director, Programs
Tara Magner, Director
Tara Magner
Director
Allison Clark, Associate Director
Allison Clark
Associate Director
Janice A. Dunbar-Travis, Senior Grants Manager
Janice A. Dunbar-Travis
Senior Grants Manager
Tawa Mitchell, Senior Program Officer
Tawa Mitchell
Senior Program Officer
Sandra Aponte, Program Officer
Sandra Aponte
Program Officer
Geoffrey Banks , Senior Program Officer
Geoffrey Banks
Senior Program Officer
Ryan Priester, Program Officer
Ryan Priester
Program Officer
Karen Hott, Senior Administrator
Karen Hott
Senior Administrator
Mindy Martinez, Coordinator
Mindy Martinez
Coordinator
Jo Crawford, Coordinator
Jo Crawford
Coordinator
Media Contact
Grace Cheung, Senior Communications Officer
Grace Cheung
Senior Communications Officer
Evaluation Contact
Julian Williams, Evaluation Officer
Julian Williams
Evaluation Officer
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The Historic Marquette Building Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities

Info For the Media

Members of the media seeking comment about our work in Chicago should call MacArthur Communications at 312.917.3690 or email Grace Cheung.

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