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2008 Capital GrantsAmountProject Title
Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum*$500,000To renovate the historic Sky Theater
Chicago House and Social Service Agency*$150,000To support the build out of the Sweet Miss Giving's factory space
Children's Memorial Foundation*$500,000In support of Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Christopher House*$500,000Campaign for Thriving Families
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School*$200,000Rey of Hope III - Fulfilling the Dream campaign
DePaul University*$600,000Campaign for Excellence in Science
Featherfist*$200,000The Featherfist Center
Field Museum of Natural History*$500,000In support of the Capital Campaign's Collections Resource Center
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Edu. Center*$250,000Capital Campaign
Lawrence Hall Youth Services*$500,000The Campaign for the Children of Lawrence Hall
Old Town School of Folk Music*$750,000The Next Dance
The Resurrection Project*$350,000To support building La Casa, an innovative residence hall and resource center