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RDLF News: Issue 29
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Celebrating One Year of MoM
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This July, we’re proud to celebrate one year since opening the doors at Movement on Montrose (MoM). What started as a vision to create a welcoming, inclusive, and creative community space has now become a reality with the support of our wonderful neighbors who’ve made it their own.
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Over the past year, our studios have transformed daily. We’ve welcomed:
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- Dancers and artists rehearsing and performing across styles and disciplines
- Small businesses hosting fitness classes, workshops and pop-ups
- Kids and families attending dance classes and weekend activities
- Community organizers and nonprofits facilitating mutual aid wellness fairs and neighborhood events
- Private celebrations including birthdays, celebrations of life, baby showers, retirement parties and more
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Each event has added to MoM's vibrant, ever-evolving identity.
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We’re excited to keep the momentum going with a packed lineup of programming:
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On Wednesday, July 23rd we hosted North River Commission for their second segment of Lot Jams, a free concert series on Chicago’s Northwest side. Despite the extreme heat, theater group Chicago Shakes and musical trio Arma Blanca gave lively performances which had our crowd laughing and dancing into the night. We were also joined by our 33rd Ward Alderwoman Rossana Rodriguez and a representative from Tapestry360, who handed out information about local resources and community initiatives.
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Through the end of this year, we're proud to host three community-rooted art shows:
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Dance & Wellness Programming
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Movement—in every form—is central to what we do. This year, we’re thrilled to continue offering:
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We remain committed to community-driven programming and partnerships that reflect the diversity of our neighborhood. From wellness fairs to vendor markets, these events amplify local voices and provide space for meaningful gatherings.
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As we enter our second year, we're focused on:
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- Welcoming more movement, art, and connection into our space
- Continuing to say yes to the organizations, creatives, and families who make this place special
To our community: thank you for showing up, supporting one another, and helping Movement on Montrose become what it is today. This is more than just dance studios and an event venue. It’s a place for creativity, collaboration, and collective care.
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Here’s to year two. Let’s keep moving together.
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Want to host an event, rent a dance studio or bring your project to life at Movement on Montrose? Get in touch with Lilly Torres, Operations Manager, at Lilly(at)loganfdn(dot)org.
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Open Applications
- Lululemon Community Wellbeing Grant: This grant provides funding to community-led non-profit organizations around the globe that are advancing the wellbeing of their communities through creating equitable access to movement and mindful programming. Interested organizations can apply for up to $50,000 USD, which should not exceed 40% of their most recently completed fiscal year’s operating budget. The application deadline is August 1st.
- Clif Family Foundation Open Call: These grants support general operating cost or specific projects that align with the following priorities: Regenerative and Organic Farming, Food Production Workers' Health and Safety, Climate Justice, Healthy Food Access, Inclusive Outdoor Access, Indoors and Outdoors Safe from Pollution. Typical grants range from $5,000 - $50,000 and last for one year. The application deadline is August 1st.
- Ben & Jerry's Foundation National Grassroots Organizing Program: This program offers two-year unrestricted, general operating support grants of up to $30,000 per year, with an average grant size of $20,000 per year, to small (budgets under $350,000), constituent-led grassroots organizations throughout the United States and its territories. This application is rolling.
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Can you answer two quick questions?
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RDLF Public Calendar Survey
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The Reva and David Logan Foundation updates a public calendar with grantee events, many of which are free to attend. Check it out here.
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We craft this newsletter for you. If you have any comments or suggestions, please reply to this email and you might see your ideas implemented in our next issue.
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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, please send your content to Sabrina Boggs, Communications Coordinator at sabrina(at)loganfdn(dot)org. Please note that we will not share fundraising campaigns.
Thanks for reading, and see you next time!
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