Our grantee partners are organizing at the intersection of immigration and labor to ensure workers and their employers know their rights and protections under escalating attacks.

This newsletter, we share how our grantee partners are prepared for the work ahead through issues such as immigration, housing, and economic justice.

Woods Fund Chicago is looking for an Administrative Manager to initiate annual projects pertaining to the efficient management of the grantmaking process, assisting staff in general office management and managing all components of the grant processing operations of the foundation.

Our final newsletter of 2024 features WFC President Michelle Morales and grantee partner Healing to Action sharing how funders can rise to this current social and political moment.

Healing to Action's Co-founder and Co-director reflects on how funders can support initiatives that combat gender-based violence that prioritize survivor-leaders.

The top readings of 2024 include calls to action for the philanthropic sector, articles spotlighting our grantee partners, and deep dives into systemic issues such as capitalism and borders.

Our latest newsletter reflects upon the work required of funders through the existing and coming challenges ahead, including a reflection from WFC Program Officer Bahati Aimee on supporting Black migrants.

Earlier this year, WFC Program Officer Bahati Aimee joined a trip to the U.S.-Mexico border to learn firsthand about the specific challenges Black migrants face.

In Woods Fund Chicago's newly released Biannual Report, we reflect on 2022-2023 and what it takes to put a strategic plan to action.

In our August newsletter, Woods Fund Chicago President Michelle Morales writes about the process and impact of increasing our payout, particularly as we recognize Black Philanthropy Month and the compounded obstacles Black-led nonprofits face.

Woods Fund Chicago is proud to announce $4.7+ million in grant awards to 96 organizations, coalitions, pooled funds, and capacity-building initiatives.

Woods Fund Chicago is wholeheartedly committed to our grantee partners' success because we believe it will take all of our efforts to dismantle systemic racism and to build a new way of being.

Though the school year is winding down, the relationships between students, education, and places of learning are top of mind.

Read about the $1.6M+ funded to 45 Chicago organizations, including new core grantee partners

Last week marked the beginning of the 2023-24 school year in Chicago.

Woods Fund Chicago is looking for a dynamic individual excited about joining a new team during a period of organizational, programmatic, and culture change to manage the Foundation’s grantmaking portfolio.

Read about the $1.3M+ funded to 38 Chicago organizations, including three new core grantee partners that have been invited to our core grantmaking portfolio

Learn more about our #StrategicPlan and the role WFC plays in the community, the upcoming event: Deadly Disparities and COVID, the CNDA Awards, and celebrations of #PrideMonth and #Juneteenth.

This month’s newsletter: How #CommunityVoice led to #LocalSchoolCouncils #LSC / The legacy of #WomensHistory in Chicago / Welcoming our new VP of Finance / @IMKC_podcast / #JobOpenings: @GrassrootsChi @WomenEmployed + @faithinplace.

The Woods Fund Chicago July newsletter is out! New grantee partners announced // Job Openings // PURE Cannabis Coalition.