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 the philanthropic dollars already at work. The data could uncover unknown...
An Announcement from Executive Director Diana Spencer To Our Grantee Partners, As the devastating COVID-19 pandemic continues to escalate, we recognize the profound effects this is having on you personally and professionally. We see the toll on individuals, families,...
A Letter from Executive Director Diana Spencer Dear Friends, Warm wishes for everyone’s holiday season and a salute to the work we did together in 2019. Plus, a look forward. We foresee a year of working with the many extraordinary nonprofits we support, learning of...
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 for the treatment of metabolic syndrome, 2019 has been quite a year, and it’s...
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 organizations in search of ethical, effective leadership. “Every era feels that way,”...