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United Way of Metro Chicago and Cook County’s “Transforming Places” Partnership Expands Equitable Investment in the Southland

The partnership, with cross-sector investment from the Nicor Gas Foundation, supports place-based transformation through new and increased investment in suburban Neighborhood Networks

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President Preckwinkle Announces $10 Million in Grants for Gun Violence Prevention and Reduction in Cook County

The cycle of funding builds on prior investment in the Cook County Gun Violence Prevention and Reduction Grant initiative.

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Cook County Funds Program to Support Suburban Residents with Disabilities Find Career Pathway Opportunities

Career Pathway Navigator Program Helps Job Seekers with Disabilities Utilize the Partnership’s Network of Agencies and Services

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Cook County to Award Additional $100,000 in Honor Grants to Nonprofits that Serve Veterans

Awards help expand existing programming for veterans and their families

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Cook County Partners with Rebuilding Together to Renovate Two Homes in Blue Island

Over 1,900 Chicago-area homes renovated through the program since 1991

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