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$150K Grant Empowers 15 Chicago Organizations for Community Resilience

7/18/2025

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The Southland RISE initiative has made a significant impact by granting $150,000 to 15 organizations across Chicago's South Side and suburbs. This funding will empower programs that engage 8,500 community members through arts, sports, and mental health services, all while fostering violence prevention and strengthening community resilience since its launch in 2019.

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The Southland RISE initiative has made a significant impact by granting $150,000 to 15 organizations across Chicago's South Side and suburbs. This funding will empower programs that engage 8,500 community members through arts, sports, and mental health services, all while fostering violence prevention and strengthening community resilience since its launch in 2019.