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Learn about our groundbreaking work and our collaborative style of grant making with these profiles and features.
Back to School
A roundtable conversation with two of our grantees discussing the current state of education.
Igniting Young Minds
Operation Breakthrough helps local K–12 students close the gaps.
Community Care
Chicago’s Lawndale Christian Health Center provides care and community to the some of the city’s most underserved.
Growing Needs
Last year, Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas helped more than 70,000 community members thanks to its 30 distinct programs.
A Hunger for Giving Back
Three McGowan grantees discuss their work addressing food insecurity in their respective communities.
Aiming High
The Center for Teen Empowerment recognizes that before its participants can grow, their most basic needs, like hunger, must be met.
Turning the Page
Empowering women with job support, recovery programs, and more to inspire hope and change.
Open Doors
Bright House offers a safe, public space where domestic violence survivors find support, privacy, and community.
Annual Reports
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2024 Annual Report
Strength in Numbers