Galvanizing Sustainable Change
Please join Woods Fund Chicago Pres, Michelle Morales this Friday, Feb 26th, 2021 for the City Colleges of Chicago Foundation's Seven Strong Speaker Series: Galvanizing Sustainable Change.
The 40th Anniversary Lecture Series with Woods Fund President, Michelle Morales
Don’t forget to register for St. Augustine College’s 40th Anniversary Lecture Series this Wednesday, Feb 24, 2021 where Woods Fund Chicago’s President, Michelle Morales will be speaking virtually.
Moving the Needle January 2021
Check out our JAN 2021 newsletter now: @LSNAChicago ED sat down with us to take a look back at 2020 and forward to 2021 // new job postings // upcoming events // and our growing team.
Grantee Spotlight: Logan Square Neighborhood Association
Logan Square Neighborhood Association’s Executive Director, Juliet De Jesus Alejandre, sat down with Woods Fund Chicago for a look back at 2020, and forward to what is on the horizon for the organization in 2021.
Welcome New Board Member Dr. Lourdes Torres!
We are so excited to announce the addition of Dr. Lourdes Torres to the Woods Fund Chicago Board of Directors!
Welcome New Program Officer Kelly Saulsberry
Kelly Suzanne Saulsberry is a proud native of Chicago's South Side and a feminist advocate who is passionate about civic engagement; racial, gender, and economic equity; LGBTQ rights; and individual and community empowerment.
Welcome New Program Officer Irene Juaniza
Irene Juaniza (she/her) has worked as an organizer on various racial and economic justice issues both locally and nationally, including police brutality in Oakland, affordable housing in the Bronx, an elected representative school board in Chicago, state legislation supporting Chicagoland worker centers, and welfare reauthorization at the federal level.
An End of an Era
Ric joined the Wood Fund Chicago board of directors in 2010, bringing with him nearly three decades of leadership experience in human services, philanthropy, and government. His addition to the board deepened the foundation’s commitment to racial equity and community voice.
Reflection from Sunny Fischer on the passing of Lucia Woods Lindley
It is with great, great sadness that I write to you today. Lucia Woods Lindley, a founder and exceptional supporter of the Chicago Foundation for Women, passed away this past Monday in New York City.
Centering Racial Healing
In 2020, discomfort and transition have become the norm. It has also been the year in which many in the mainstream have finally recognized that institutional racism exists.
Moving the Needle November 2020
Moving the Needle | November 2020 Woods Fund Chicago newsletter. How a Movement Became a Prolific Teacher // Request for Proposals & More.
A LETTER FROM THE WOODS FUND PRESIDENT
I am blessed that the movement became my most prolific teacher. It taught me the importance of relationship building, the art of strategy and the obligation to solidarity building.
Moving the Needle, October 2020
This month we're shining a spotlight on our 2020 Fall Grantees and sharing important updates at Woods Fund!
A heartfelt thanks
On October 31st, the Woods Fund team will say goodbye to our dear friend and team member, Alejandra Ibañez.
Grantee Spotlight with Action Now Institute
Action Now Institute’s Executive Director Deborah Harris sat down with the Woods Fund to discuss the organization’s work on Chicago’s south and west sides…
Request for Proposals - Chicago Racial Justice Pooled Fund 2020
This social, economic and political moment is a direct result of the generational disinvestment in Black, indigenous, and brown communities
Join us for Morten Group's first-ever READI Symposium!
Make sure to register for Morten Group's upcoming READI Symposium — that's Racial Equity, Access, Diversity, and Inclusion.
Apply for CNDA - Woods Fund Chicago Power of Community Award by OCT 15!
The Chicago office of the Local Initiatives Support Corporation, also known as the LISC, is accepting applications from community developers for the Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards (CNDA).