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RDLF News: Issue 10
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We hit the ground running in the first two months of 2024, and we're excited to share some uplifting news and opportunities for our readers in this latest issue.
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On February 1st, our partner Dion's Chicago Dream celebrated their one-millionth pound of delivered fresh produce with a surprise visit to one of their first participants.
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Monica Thompson is a mom, accountant, Englewood resident, and one of the first neighbors who signed up for free fresh produce when Dion's Chicago Dream began in 2020. When she came downstairs that morning, she thought she would just be receiving another delivery. But in addition to the one-millionth pound of fresh produce, Thompson received a whole lot more.
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The Reva and David Logan Foundation has supported Dion's Chicago Dream since 2021. Most recently, we invested in a 20,000 square-foot property in Englewood for the organization, which they are converting into a distribution center and community space. We are excited to continue supporting them as they fight food insecurity with their unique approach to community outreach.
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Photo credit: @bullscommunity on Instagram
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- Our board member and Executive Director of The Bloc, Jamyle Cannon, was selected as a 2024 Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Honoree due to his commitment to inspiring economic opportunity and community empowerment for the youth of Chicago’s West Side.
- Natalie Butler and Nyle Taylor from The People's Music School were surprised with $10,000 on The Jennifer Hudson Show to help support their efforts of bringing music into children’s lives.
- Kuumba Lynx received a profile in Block Club Chicago about their deep roots in the Chicago youth community and their expansion to South Shore.
- Lila LaHood has been appointed executive director of the San Francisco Public Press, after co-founding the organization 15 years ago and serving as its publisher.
- Several of our grantees were listed in NewCity's "Players 2024: The Fifty People Who Really Perform for Chicago," including Chicago Dancemakers Forum, 3Arts, Deeply Rooted Dance Theater, Albany Park Theater Project, and Congo Square Theatre Company. Congratulations to all!
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Photo credit: Block Club/Archie's Cafe
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- Nathan and Kristin Abhalter Smith from Roman Susan call on Loyola University to stop demolishing buildings with small businesses and longtime residents in a podcast with WBEZ Chicago and an article in Block Club.
- Onward House talks about the barriers to get work permits for migrants on CBS News, and rallies behind Congresswoman Ramirez who is a major supporter of their new building on FOX 32.
- Latonya Booker from Communities in Schools in Chicago explains how she builds a rapport with her students by sharing her own hardships in her article for Chalkbeat Chicago.
- Lawrence Benito from ICIRR provides important commentary about the Chicago migrant crisis in Crain's Chicago Business.
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Photo credit: The Empty Corner
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Journey Beyond Hope: Art, Life and Opportunity at Viator House of Hospitality
For the month of February, The Empty Corner is partnering with our grantee Viator House for their next exhibition titled "Journey Beyond Hope." This show will invite viewers to better understand the mission of Viator House while supporting two amazing young immigrant artists.
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Erick and Jose use art to express both ordinary and extraordinary experiences they've had, including their journeys to the United States and their time at Viator House.
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The two artists will discuss their art at two open house events on February 24th from 2-4pm, and February 25th from 5-7pm. The exhibit is also open during normal business hours: Monday through Friday from 10am-6pm, and Saturday through Sunday from 1-6pm.
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Job Openings
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Funding Opportunities
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- The Lumpkin Foundation is accepting grant applications for their program "Aspiramos Juntos," which aims to support organizations that provide opportunities for children to engage with the natural world, encourage collaboration related to environmental sustainability and climate change, and support the development of a healthy local food system.
- The Charitable Trust Fund is accepting applications through March 31st from small nonprofits (under $1 million) that are focused on Food Programs, Housing Programs, or Workforce and Economic Development Programs.
- The Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities encourages grassroots organizations in 24 neighborhoods experiencing the most violence to submit an application. Eligible organizations are focused on taking care of their neighbors, keeping neighborhoods safe and helping people feel more connected to each other. Applications are due on March 6th.
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Cicero Independiente: "After the Illinois EPA sent them a lengthy violations notice last fall, Koppers executives began selling stock at an unprecedented rate."
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The War Horse: “The War Horse reviewed campaign and policy videos, speeches by Trump, and other reporting that addresses the question. Here’s what we learned.”
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Bureau of Investigative Journalism: "The US Agency for International Development (USAID) has responded to questions from a US lawmaker with an attempt to play down the findings of an investigation by TBIJ and Devex into its $9.5bn supply chain project."
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Global Investigative Journalism Network: "Open source experts are faced with torrents of graphic visuals ... How can journalists protect themselves against any harm from incessantly viewing traumatic imagery?"
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We'd like to hear from you!
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Thanks for reading! We have an open call for content from our partners to highlight the brilliant work they're doing in the community. If you are a current grantee or partner with The Reva and David Logan Foundation and you would like to contribute to our next newsletter, please reach out to Sabrina Boggs, Communications Coordinator at sabrina(at)loganfdn(dot)org. Please note that we will not share fundraising campaigns.
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In addition, we are frequently reposting our grantees on our social media, so make sure to follow us and tag us in your posts! Links to our socials are below.
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