Polk Bros. Fdn
@polkbrosfdn
We are dedicated to building and strengthening Chicago's families and communities, especially those most affected by poverty and inequity.
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http://polkbrosfdn.org/ 28-09-2016 18:53:38
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@MPIInitiatives Executive Director Vaughn Bryant writes: What is Community Violence Intervention? in today's Chicago Tribune. chicagotribune.com/opinion/commen…
“With key infrastructure in place and evidence pointing to its significant impact, it’s time now to help community violence intervention reach the communities that are asking for it,” said Gillian Darlow & Esther Franco-Payne in today’s Chicago Tribune. chicagotribune.com/opinion/commen…
Read insights from Vershawn SandersWard of #PolkBrosGrantee Red Clay Dance® Company in our #PBFTake5 blog series. polkbrosfdn.org/take-five-with…
Funding opportunity from Illinois DHS: The Transgender, Gender Diverse (TGD) Equity and Wellness program is focused on coordinating inclusive health and wellness supports that address the unique needs of the TGD and LGBTQ+ communities. dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item…
Our 2023 Homeless Estimate Report shows that 68K+ Chicagoans experienced homelessness in 2021. For an exclusive with the Chicago Tribune, CCH Grassroots Leader Brian Rodgers spoke about how housing creates foundational stability in people's lives. READ: bit.ly/3YLM280
We're searching for a highly qualified Chief of Staff to work closely with Polk Bros. Fdn's CEO and leadership team in implementing strategic initiatives, developing plans, and managing special projects. Learn more about the role and how to apply: ow.ly/smlO50PHYmf
“A dedicated, senior-level role within the mayor’s office will help advance sustainable, long-term solutions to expand access to housing for all and help end homelessness in Chicago,” said Emily Krisciunas of Chicago Funders Together to End Homelessness. chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2023…
"The risk of intimate-partner homicide increases by five times when abusers have access to a gun," said Amanda Pyron of #PolkBrosGrantee @CMBWNTheNetwork & Yolanda Androzzo of One Aim Illinois in this @SunTimes commentary. chicago.suntimes.com/2023/10/13/239…
"Hyper-local news orgs are the backbone of an informed & engaged Chicago. #PressForwardChicago aims to support this type of civic infrastructure, and help our city thrive with informed & connected communities,” said Polk Bros. Fdn's Channing R. N. Lenert. cct.org/press-releases…
Polk Bros. Fdn's Kim Nguyen is leaving for a new opportunity. We're so grateful for the endless ways she works to make Chicago better, & we will dearly miss her thought-provoking questions, social justice perspectives & cat GIFs 😸. Kim, we can't wait to see all you accomplish!
Some bittersweet news! Deborah Bennett and Debbie Reznick have both announced they will be transitioning from their roles with Polk Bros. Fdn and starting a new chapter in their lives as part of their long-held personal goals. polkbrosfdn.org/celebrating-th…
New reporting featuring my research with Chicago Coaltion to end Homelessness on doubled-up homelessness and the local policy efforts Chicago, Portland, & Minnesota have made to expand resources to address it. Some Woke PSU Professor PDX/MultCo Joint Office of Homeless Services Minnesota Housing Mike Chambers #endhomelessness
To our courageous #CVI workers - "No other state in the nation has a partnership as robust as this one. And I thank you for that. Your dedication will bring about a safer, brighter Chicago for tomorrow. And I'm proud to stand by you. " Governor JB Pritzker SafePeacefulChicago #WhatisCVI