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Inclusive Construction Initiative FY23 Report

Between FY17 and FY23, the University increased its contracting with minority-owned firms from 25 percent to 32 percent on capital projects of $2 million and larger, tremendous growth for a large institution over that period of time.

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Office of Civic Engagement Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Report

The Office of Civic Engagement’s annual reach and impact report from Fiscal Year 2023 includes highlights of our work alongside campus, community, and philanthropic partners to strengthen neighboring communities by supporting youth, small businesses, nonprofits, and civic leaders.

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06/05/2023
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Our Commitment to Chicago

This document provides a snapshot of UChicago’s positive impact for the city and its social fabric—including contributions that will have a lasting effect for generations to come.
04/26/2023
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UChicago Medicine Community Benefit Report

As part of our commitment to advance health equity, the University of Chicago Medicine provided $686.2 million in benefits and services to communities on Chicago’s South Side and in the south suburbs in fiscal 2022.

10/06/2022
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Office of Civic Engagement Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Report

The Office of Civic Engagement’s annual reach and impact report from Fiscal Year 2022 includes highlights of our work alongside campus, community, and philanthropic partners to strengthen neighboring communities by supporting nonprofits, small businesses, civic leaders and youth.

03/24/2022
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READI Chicago: A community-based approach to reducing gun violence

Results are released by Harris Policy's Crime Lab and Inclusive Economy Lab of a randomized controlled trial of the READI Chicago program, which has recently been lifted up by Attorney General Merrick Garland as a model approach to reduce gun violence.
10/28/2021
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Office of Civic Engagement Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Report

The Office of Civic Engagement’s annual report highlights how the office advanced its strategic priorities in fiscal year 2021 by working alongside campus, community, and philanthropic partners; supporting South Side neighbors; and helping to reinforce the integral role civic engagement plays at the University.

12/22/2020
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Inclusive Construction Initiative FY2020 Report

This annual report is designed to not only provide a culmination of goal progress at the close of Fiscal Year 2020 (July 1, 2019-June 30, 2020) on projects in construction during that timeframe, but provide some insights as to exactly how ICI has impacted the minority and women-owned contracting community along with local hires.
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SHELDON SMITH, FOUNDER OF DOVETAIL PROJECT

“The (Community Programs) Accelerator did the vetting and strengthening that we needed in order to present ourselves to foundations and funders, who want to feel comfortable and know that you’re solid before they invest in you.”

JASMEEN WELLERE, OFFICE OF SPECIAL PROGRAMS, CLASS OF 2012

"The Office of Special Programs opened a door for me. Because I am a first-generation college student, there is no one in my family that knows the process. If it wasn’t for OSP, I feel like I wouldn’t have had a plan."

MAUREEN JONES, COLLEGIATE SCHOLARS PROGRAM PARENT

"Because of the Collegiate Scholars Program, my daughter was admitted to over 20 colleges. From her freshman year through her senior year in high school, the CSP staff helped her realize what it takes to succeed."

KEMATI PORTER, PRODUCER & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR FOR ETA CREATIVE ARTS FOUNDATION

"Being a part of the (Community Programs) Accelerator taught us the value of reaching out and finding people who can answer questions, open doors, and provide a resource."

Profiles
Yvonne Welbon Sisters in Cinema
Yvonne Welbon
Sisters in Cinema

UChicago’s Community Programs Accelerator has helped Weldon grow Sisters in Cinema by providing leadership development, workshops, assistance with grant applications, and more, all at no cost to the organization.

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Joshua Lee
Neighborhood Schools Program Homework Help Initiative

A free after-school initiative, Homework Help has helped high school student Joshua Lee not only with algebra, but with his confidence, too.

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Brady Janssen
Neighborhood Schools Program Homework Help Initiative

In her role as site coordinator for Homework Help, Janssen oversees scheduling with parents, matches participating local students with UChicago student tutors for 30-minute time slots, works closely with community partner teams on site, and occasionally serves as a tutor herself.

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Inclusion Action Lab Workshop
Cara Collective
UChicago Local

Editing a job description to remove references to “preferred” or “required” candidate qualities may not seem like a significant shift, but for a job seeker, it can mean the difference between apply...

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André Tse
André Tse
Summer Links

Summer Links pairs undergraduate students like Tse with internships at local community-based organizations and examines social issues impacting the city of Chicago. 

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Donovan Pryor
Donovan Pryor
Youth Internship Program

The Youth Internship Program at UChicago provides interns like Pryor with meaningful work experience while also offering professional development workshops, career exploration activities, and college readiness and access programming

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