Woods Fund Chicago

Woods Fund Chicago is a bold grant-maker that draws on the power of communities to fight the brutality of poverty and structural racism.

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In our October newsletter, we share our newly-released Biannual Report and celebrate the recent achievements of our leadership, including Board Member Kimberley Rudd and WFC President Michelle Morales.

Read now: https://t.co/reNwQtFlRc

Photo credits: @chi_temps, @SOULInChicago

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Woods Fund Chicago is now on Bluesky! Follow us today at @woodsfund.org for WFC news, grantee partner updates, and more.

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Returning grantee partners: Keep an eye on your inbox the morning of Tuesday, April 1 for the direct link to apply for 2025 grants. This application window is for returning grantee partners only. The deadline is April 30.

Learn more: https://t.co/mEAHiXt9UR

📷: @warehouseworker

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We are proud to co-sponsor the Chicago book event for "Unrig the Game: What Women of Color Can Teach Everyone About Winning." Author Vanessa Priya Daniel will be in conversation with @aijenpoo at Women & Children First Bookstore, 3/13 at 7-8:30 PM.

RSVP: https://t.co/BGH9xpZmE2

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What We're Reading: As funders, we are monitoring the administration’s possible impact on our grantee partners’ ability to organize and safely carry out their missions.

➡️ Read more from @Philanthropy: https://t.co/Q4LhI8Rn8N

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Our grantee partners and peers are hiring!

Learn more about these opportunities at https://t.co/wNJUN5b2w0. #JobOpportunities #NonprofitCareers #CommunityOrganizing

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

➡️ Read our first newsletter of 2025: https://t.co/8z6fC4nIil

Photo credit: @ChiHomeless

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#GrantOpportunities: Woods Fund Chicago is now accepting new applicants for the 2025 grantmaking cycle through March 3.

Note: This application window is for *new applicants only.*

Learn more about our grants, what we're looking for, and how to apply at https://t.co/UefgyRVuZK.

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📚Our top readings from last year demonstrate the collective power of our grantee partners supporting their communities.

Explore pieces featuring WFC grantee partners @HousingActionIL, @KOCOmmunity, @LB_HopeCenter, @GKMC18, @ssidetogether, and @ChiFreeSchool. ➡️ LinkTree in bio.

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#GrantOpportunities: Applications for the Woods Fund Chicago 2025 grants cycle are opening soon!

➡️ New applicants: Applications open Mon. February 3!

Returning grantee partners, save the date! 📆 Your applications open on Tues. April 1.

Learn more at https://t.co/UefgyRVuZK.

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Join grantee partner @trhtheals for the #NationalDayOfRacialHealing on January 21!

This event explores creative outlets and social platforms as vital tools for sharing our narratives and sustaining our stories for future generations.

Learn more and RSVP: https://t.co/eTBvlVWSDl

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Opportunity: WFC grantee partner @cuechicago is accepting applications for the 2025 CUE Fellowship!

The Fellowship is a yearlong experience for racial justice leaders committed to catalyzing civic change in Chicago.

Learn more and apply by January 21: https://t.co/1zANCXwWjA

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We're starting to the new year with a crucial call to action from grantee partner @HealingToAction's Karla Altmayer.

Karla identifies the disparities in how gender-based violence is addressed, with key questions for funders to consider: https://t.co/DCzawI7dPa

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📚 Join as we continue to look back at the top readings of 2024 📚

Starter pack: Alternatives for Youth Support 🌻

Explore pieces featuring grantee partners @CommsUnited, @BPNCchicago, @StopChicago, @HANACenter, and more. ➡️ https://t.co/Kv7SNKFW05.

📷: Communities United

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A reminder: The WFC offices are closed through January 5, 2025.

Our closures are a time for our team to collectively step away from screens, relax, and reflect. We appreciate your understanding.

We look forward to following up with you when we return on Monday, January 6, 2025.

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📚 Explore more top WFC readings of 2024 📚

Starter pack: Labor and Its Intersections 🛠️

Explore 2024's top Labor readings, featuring WFC grantee partners @arisechicago, @WarehouseWorker, @LVEJO, and @LatinoUnionChi.➡️ https://t.co/LUaSy0WPO9

📷: Latino Union

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Interested in applying for Woods Fund Chicago 2025 grants? Stay tuned for more information and updates in mid-January. Learn about our grantmaking — including our approach and process — at https://t.co/UefgyRVuZK. #GrantOpportunities #CommunityOrganizing

📷: @SOULInChicago

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Woods Fund Chicago closes twice a year. Our closures are a time for our team to collectively step away from screens, relax, and reflect. We appreciate your understanding.

We look forward to following up with you when we return on Monday, January 6, 2025.

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Our grantee partners and peers are hiring!

Learn more about these opportunities at https://t.co/kGe5cnSDr3.

#JobOpportunities #NonprofitCareers #CommunityOrganizing

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Our final newsletter of 2024 features WFC President Michelle Morales and grantee partner @healingtoaction's Karla Altmayer sharing how funders can rise to this current social and political moment.

Read the December newsletter today: https://t.co/m5N7pUkf8S

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📚 Explore the top WFC readings of 2024 📚

Starter pack: Philanthropy | How Funders Can — and Should — Rise to the Moment 🤝

Explore 2024's top Philanthropy readings, featuring @philanthropy, @npquarterly, @SSIReview, and @CEPData➡️ https://t.co/Kv7SNKFW05

📷: @imancentral