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3Arts Awards
3Arts Awards

The 3Arts Awards program recognizes 10 Chicago-based artists annually  for their contributions to the health and vibrancy of our city.

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Performing Arts, FeaturedSusie LeeOctober 18, 2021Grantee Story
Budburst
Budburst

Making plant conservation research accessible to everyone.

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Featured, Environmental Sustainability, COVID-19Susie LeeOctober 1, 2021Grantee Story
Eco-Ambassadors
Eco-Ambassadors

Empowering youth to become environmental justice leaders.

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Environmental Sustainability, Featured, COVID-19Susie LeeSeptember 15, 2021Grantee Story
Solu
Solu

Building bridges towards peace and understanding.

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Jewish Life, FeaturedGuest UserAugust 20, 2021Grantee Story
Helping Working Parents Balance Jobs and Family
Helping Working Parents Balance Jobs and Family

New on-site childcare program at JDBY-YTT fills critical gap for teachers.

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Jewish LifeGuest UserAugust 18, 2021Grantee Story
COVID Equity Response Collaborative Loyola (CERCL)
COVID Equity Response Collaborative Loyola (CERCL)

A multi-disciplinary approach to address the impact of COVID-19 in communities of color.

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COVID-19, Science Innovation, Featured, Chicago CANGuest UserAugust 13, 2021Grantee Story
Helping Jewish Seniors Thrive
Helping Jewish Seniors Thrive

New West Rogers Park senior center gives older Jewish adults a place to belong.

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Jewish Life, FeaturedGuest UserAugust 13, 2021Grantee Story
Inside, Out & About Podcast
Inside, Out & About Podcast

A virtual journey along the Chicago River system.

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COVID-19, Environmental Sustainability, FeaturedSusie LeeAugust 2, 2021Grantee Story
“Chicago Takes 10” Launches  One Year After Chicago’s Shut Down to Support Artists Still Impacted by the Pandemic
“Chicago Takes 10” Launches One Year After Chicago’s Shut Down to Support Artists Still Impacted by the Pandemic

While the City begins to lift restrictions, Walder Foundation funds new initiative to support performing arts organizations that will be among the last to fully reopen.

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Performing Arts, FeaturedGuest UserMarch 15, 2021Press release
Technical Assistance for the Jewish Community
Technical Assistance for the Jewish Community

The Technical Assistance Collaborative provides valuable resources during times of crisis and beyond.

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COVID-19, Jewish LifeGuest UserJanuary 1, 2021Grantee Story
Building a Resilient Performing Arts Sector in Chicago
Building a Resilient Performing Arts Sector in Chicago

Leveraging the assets of creativity, ingenuity and community to survive the pandemic.

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COVID-19, Performing Arts, FeaturedGuest UserDecember 16, 2020Grantee Story
Investing in Chicago’s Immigrant Communities Beyond COVID-19
Investing in Chicago’s Immigrant Communities Beyond COVID-19

Supporting immigrants and refugees now and for the future.

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Featured, COVID-19, Migration and Immigrant CommunitiesGuest UserDecember 14, 2020Grantee Story
Immigrants Are Essential
Immigrants Are Essential

Amplifying the role immigrants play in our essential workforce.

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Migration and Immigrant Communities, COVID-19Susie LeeDecember 1, 2020Grantee Story
Shriver Center on Poverty Law
Shriver Center on Poverty Law

The critical role of policy and advocacy in the face of public charge.

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Migration and Immigrant CommunitiesSusie LeeNovember 9, 2020Grantee Story
National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC)
National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC)

NIJC advocates for the rights of immigrants by providing pro bono legal services in many areas, including asylum, detention and due process, gender justice, and legal defense.

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Migration and Immigrant CommunitiesGary RickeNovember 6, 2020Grantee Story
Connecting Communities to the Environment
Connecting Communities to the Environment

Inspire and educate the public about nature and its benefits during COVID-19.

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Featured, COVID-19, Environmental SustainabilityGuest UserOctober 28, 2020Grantee Story
Self-Help Federal Credit Union
Self-Help Federal Credit Union

The critical role of policy and advocacy in the face of public charge.

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Susie LeeOctober 22, 2020Grantee Story
$7.4 Million in Grants Will Help Chicago Region Respond to COVID-19, Prepare for Future Pandemics
$7.4 Million in Grants Will Help Chicago Region Respond to COVID-19, Prepare for Future Pandemics

The Walder Foundation, in collaboration with public health officials, launches new research initiative to enhance COVID surveillance, expand testing, and help prepare to lessen the impact of future pandemics.

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Science Innovation, FeaturedGuest UserOctober 13, 2020Press release
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