Polk Bros. Foundation Blog

August 11, 2014

August 11, 2014

Spotlight on full-service community schools

Spotlight on full-service community schools Research and experience tell us that young people, especially those living in impoverished urban environments, need a broad range of supports […]

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Polk Bros. Fdn @PolkBrosFdn

1 day ago
Systemic barriers in mortgage lending keep BIPOC families from accessing wealth-building opportunities of homeownership.

Tune in to https://t.co/esO2TuiDrD today at 10AM for a City Council subject matter hearing about efforts to chart a course for change. #chifairlending

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4 days ago
"...people are not apathetic or hopeless about the violence that’s plaguing their neighborhoods...people are engaged to make their communities safer places to live, work, and play," said Deborah Bennett.

Apply by 3/1 for a #safepeacefulchi grant: https://t.co/PeLMk3a7on https://t.co/UuQJ2eIcoU

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The first-ever episode of #TrustTalks, a new podcast by @ChiTrust, is live!

Here, Anna Lee from the Trust's Community Impact team, @McCormick_Fdn's Anna LauBach, and @PolkBrosFdn's Deborah Bennett discuss #violenceprevention in #Chicago:

Listen now: https://t.co/6aFcQ8y5BS https://t.co/oHNU5rqUHf