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June 8, 2023
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June 8, 2023

Take Five with Jacquelyn Lemon of NewRoot Learning Institute

Take Five with Jacquelyn Lemon of NewRoot Learning Institute Take Five is an interview series that highlights Polk Bros. Foundation grantee partners who are taking impressive […]
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June 1, 2023
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June 1, 2023

Take Five with Vershawn Ward of Red Clay Dance Company

Take Five with Vershawn Ward of Red Clay Dance Company Take Five is an interview series that highlights Polk Bros. Foundation grantee partners who are taking […]
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January 26, 2023
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January 26, 2023

Take Five with Christopher Balthazar of TaskForce Prevention & Community Services

Take Five with Christopher Balthazar of TaskForce Prevention & Community Services Take Five is an interview series that highlights Polk Bros. Foundation grantee partners who are […]
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June 9, 2022
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June 9, 2022

Take Five with Brenda Palms Barber of North Lawndale Employment Network

Take Five with Brenda Palms Barber of North Lawndale Employment Network Take Five is an interview series that highlights Polk Bros. Foundation grantee partners who are […]
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February 18, 2020
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February 18, 2020

Take Five with Cesar Maldonado of Mariachi Heritage Foundation

Take Five with Cesar Maldonado of Mariachi Heritage Foundation Take Five is an interview series that highlights Polk Bros. Foundation grantees who are taking impressive actions […]
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April 1, 2019
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April 1, 2019

Thirty years later, we remain focused on Chicago’s future

Thirty years later, we remain focused on Chicago’s future By Gillian Darlow, Polk Bros. Foundation CEO In early 1989, Polk Bros. Foundation’s Board of Directors convened […]
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October 15, 2014
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October 15, 2014

Spotlight on building arts partnerships to inspire learning

Spotlight on building arts partnerships to inspire learning In 1994, Polk Bros. Foundation issued a Request for Proposals that announced, “The Foundation seeks proposals for educational […]
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July 7, 2014
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July 7, 2014

Spotlight on citywide collaboratives to expand arts education

Spotlight on citywide collaboratives to expand arts education Since its beginning, Polk Bros. Foundation has placed a high priority on making the arts accessible to Chicago […]
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Polk Bros. Foundation is a private independent foundation dedicated to building and strengthening Chicago's families and communities, especially those most affected by poverty. The Foundation focuses its work at the intersection of Chicago's most pressing issues to address the complex roots and devastating effects of poverty, challenge inequity, and ensure that all Chicagoans have the opportunity to reach their full potential. Learn more.

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