Woods Fund Chicago

Woods Fund Chicago Woods Fund Chicago is a bold grantmaker that partners with communities to fight the brutality of structural racism and economic injustice. It promotes social, economic, and racial justice through the support of community organizing, coalition building, and public policy advocacy from grantee partners activating the people that are most impacted. We believe Structural racism is a root cause of many challenges facing communities and is a significant barrier to eradicating poverty. Dismantling structural racism in society is a means to correct social and economic injustices. Community organizing and public policy advocacy efforts lead to comprehensive, authentic, relevant, and sustainable solutions. Systemic change is the only way to eradicate poverty and structural racism and the people most affected by poverty and racial inequity should be the leaders and participants in addressing issues that impact them. Communities have greater strength, authority, and power through collaborative practice and collective voice. Our Commitment Woods Fund Chicago is committed to being an active partner and catalyst with organizations that share our mission and values. Woods Fund Chicago Guiding Values Amid 2020’s crises, Woods Fund Chicago made the decision to fundamentally change the approach to grantmaking, shifting instead to a model dedicated to dialogue and trust-based philanthropy. Woods Fund Chicago has committed to reducing the administrative burdens facing grantee partners so that they can focus on the critical work of organizing and advocating for a more just society.