The Year That Called for Courage and Principled Leadership
A Letter from the Chair William P. McGowan and Executive Director Diana Spencer
Dec 15 2020
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Nov 14 2020
Don’t Let Uncertainty Get You Down
A Letter from Executive Director Diana Spencer
Jul 28 2020
Grantees Share Their COVID Experiences
A Letter from Executive Director Diana Spencer
May 27 2020
In the Age of COVID, Ongoing Tweaks and Considerations
A Letter from Executive Director Diana Spencer
Knowing More to Do Better: The McGowan Fund Launches Data Analysis Effort
Chicago, May 27, 2020—Imagine scanning the poverty ecosystem of a city—the working poor, the jobless, the homeless, the racial and gender disparities, and the jobs available, as well as all …
Mar 30 2020
Support in the Wake of COVID-19
An Announcement from Executive Director Diana Spencer
Jan 9 2020
Toward New Partnerships and Stronger Measures
A Letter from Executive Director Diana Spencer
Oct 29 2019
2019 Was a Breakthrough Year, with More to Come
A Letter from Executive Director Diana Spencer Dear Friends, With more than $7 million in grants and the launch of our multisite clinical trial testing the delivery of lifestyle programs …
Apr 9 2019
We Asked John Ryan of the Center for Creative Leadership: How Can We Grow Principled Leaders?
Chicago, April 9, 2019—At a time when social media amplifies every move, and new, game-changing challenges seem to emerge daily, many worry that the stakes are higher than ever for …
Healthy Way to Grow, the McGowan-Funded, Heart-Healthy Program, Proves Sustainable
Chicago, April 9, 2019—Aimed at helping young families make health-enhancing choices, William G. McGowan Charitable Fund’s Healthy Way to Grow (HWTG] program grew exponentially in its first five years, and …