Transforming Communities

News and opinion about community foundations and philanthropy

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Chicago Community Trust Announces Partnership to Make Homeownership More Equitable

The Chicago Community Trust announces a multi-sector partnership committed to closing the racial and ethnic wealth gaps to make homeownership more equitable.

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Congressional Coalition Opposes DAF Restrictions

A bipartisan group that includes 11 members of the House Ways & Means Committee have taken a strong stand in favor of protecting tax rules that stimulate giving through donor-advised funds.

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Here’s What Community Foundations Are Doing to Help Countries Welcoming Ukrainian Refugees

As the deadly war in Ukraine continues and families flee their homes, community foundations in the U.S. are encouraging donors to give to help countries welcoming Ukranian refugees.

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Community Foundation of Boulder County Collects $17 Million for Victims of Marshall Fire

The Community Foundation of Boulder County will establish an advisory committee to decide on how to best distribute funds.

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How Community Foundations are Helping to Support Afghan Refugees

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Community Foundations Create Relief Funds to Support Those Impacted by Deadly Tornadoes

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The Quad Cities Community Foundation Announces Largest Grant in its History

The Quad Cities Community Foundation has awarded its largest Transformation Grant of $350,000 to the Quad Cities Housing Council to aid its efforts in affordable housing in the region.

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$100 Million Effort Expands Voter Engagement Programs in Deep South

The Southern Poverty Law Center and The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta announced a $100 million commitment to continue their support in voter engagement.

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Philanthropies Raise $5.8 million to Support Journalism in Cleveland

The Cleveland Foundation, in partnership with the American Journalism Project and a coalition of foundations, are investing $5.8 million to support local journalism.

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Community Foundation Receives Historic Charitable Gift from Arizona Couple

Philanthropists Christy and Daryl Burton donated $129 million in real estate assets, making it the largest charitable gift that the Arizona Community Foundation has received.