March 22, 2023
Daisy Playa, graduate of Instituto del Progreso Latino, shares her personal
story at a press conference to announce that Chicago Commons is a winner
of a $2.2 million philanthropic commitment from JPMorgan Chase as part of
an annual competition to source innovative and sustainable ideas to advance
equity in the United States. The investment will fund a new strategic initiative
to create workforce strategies helping low-income women and single
mothers of color achieve financial stability and build wealth. (Courtesy of
Chicago Commons - PHOTO BY STEVEN KOCH)
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Chicago Commons receives $2.2 million for workforce development initiative
JPMorgan Chase has awarded Chicago Commons $2.2 million for an initiative to develop workforce strategies for single mothers of color and low-income women, with the goal to enhance wealth building. With the investment from JPMorgan Chase, Chicago Commons will partner with Instituto del Progreso Latino, YWCA and PODER.