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Catalyst
SCE Announces 2023 Catalyst Awards
Each year, our staff and board nominate several organizations to receive Catalyst Awards: one-time contributions made as part of our year-end giving. These organizations typically work on issues beyond our primary program areas. What unites them ...
SCE Announces 2022 Catalyst Awards
Each year, our staff and board nominate several organizations to receive Catalyst Awards: one-time contributions made as part of our year-end giving. These organizations typically work on issues beyond our primary program areas. What unites them ...
SCE Announces 2021 Catalyst Grants
Each year, our staff and board nominate several organizations to receive Catalyst Grants: one-time contributions made as part of our year-end giving. These organizations typically work on issues beyond our primary program areas. What unites them ...
SCE Announces 2020 Catalyst Grants
Each year, our staff and board nominate organizations to receive Catalyst Grants: one-time contributions made as part of our year-end giving. These organizations typically work on issues beyond our primary program areas. What unites them is ...
Ryan Banks Academy: Opening Doors through Education on Chicago’s South Side
Before transferring to the Ryan Banks Academy, Malyk struggled in school. “I used to be really wild,” says Malyk, reflecting on his experience in the Chicago public school system (CPS). “It was something I couldn’t control.” ...
Deborah’s Place: Confronting Homelessness Across Chicago
COVID-19 affects everyone—but it doesn’t affect everyone equally. People experiencing homelessness are particularly vulnerable to the pandemic’s consequences. In the midst of this crisis, Deborah’s Place continues to offer women* experiencing homelessness the stable housing, wraparound ...
Report for America: Strengthening Local News in the Era of COVID-19
In the era of COVID-19, local news coverage is more important than ever. Report for America is making that coverage possible. Across the nation, millions of young students are switching to online learning in response to ...