8th Day Center for Justice,a coalition of Catholic, religious congregations, commits to act as a critical alternative voice to oppressive systems and to work actively to change those systems. Vision The Spirituality of justice calls the staff of the 8th Da

... cities around the world attended by 40,000 people raising over $300 million since

... a nationwide movement of more than 56,000 members. In September 1991, the

As a venture capital fund for public education, The Chicago Public Education Fund invests in well-managed, high-impact programs that improve school leadership and student achievement system wide. "Like a venture capital fund, we invest dollars and ideas in

The Field Foundation makes grants in six program areas: Community Welfare, Culture, Education, Environment, Health and Urban & Community Affairs. Community Welfare The Foundation's grantmaking in Community Welfare supports a broad range of community-based

Students for a Democratic Society is a non-partisan educational organization which seeks to promote greater active participation on the part of all Americans in the resolution of present-day injustices that plague our nation. It is hoped that such particip

The mission of the Healthy Schools Campaign is to advocate for policies and model programs that allow students and staff members to learn and work in a healthy school environment. Vision Statement The Healthy Schools Campaign envisions a society in which:

Our Mission The Illinois League of Conservation Voters (LCV) is the political voice of the environmental movement here and the only organization devoted full-time to electing a pro-environment political majority in Illinois. · We run tough and effective ca

Michael Reese Health Trust is the foundation established when the not-for-profit Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center was sold to a for-profit corporation. Carrying on the Michael Reese tradition, we have worked since 1995 to improve the health of the

The mission of The James S. Kemper Foundation is to promote liberal arts education as an ideal preparation for life and work, especially in administration and business. The Foundation focuses its support primarily on small, private liberal arts colleges, t