May 27 2020

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 …

Jan 10 2019

In Our 25th Year, a Look Forward

Letter from William P. McGowan and Diana Spencer

Aug 22 2018

i.c.stars Brings Its Tech Skills Training to Kansas City, With Grants From William G. McGowan Fund and Will to Succeed Foundation

Chicago, August 22, 2018—A program that helps underserved young adults get into high-tech careers is expanding into Kansas City through grants from the William G. McGowan Charitable Fund and the …

Aug 1 2018

William G. McGowan Charitable Fund Invests in Reversing Metabolic Syndrome Through Six-Year, $9 Million Grant to Rush University Medical Center

(CHICAGO)—After a successful, two-year pilot project that helped patients reverse their metabolic syndrome with lifestyle changes, the William G. McGowan Charitable Fund is expanding the Eat, Love, Move program to …

Apr 17 2018

Twenty-five Years and Still Evolving

A program for educators that inspired elementary school teachers to broach tough subjects, including the atom bomb. A special village where homeless, single parents get jobs, go to college, and …