Darlene Russell, senior program officer for the Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative.

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Investments Changed Sherman Park Neighborhood After 2016 Uprising

Investments Changed Sherman Park Neighborhood After 2016 Uprising

Some improvements resulted, but how many Sherman Park residents benefited?

Sherman Park, 10 Years Later – Promise, Progress And Gaps

Sherman Park, 10 Years Later – Promise, Progress And Gaps

Millions flowed into housing, parks and small businesses after 2016, but not all residents feel the impact.

Small grants program celebrates 10 years of big impact
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Small grants program celebrates 10 years of big impact

Local foundations collaborate to support resident-led projects

Small Grants Program Has Big Impact

Small Grants Program Has Big Impact

Community Connections program gives grants to 57 projects in many different neighborhoods.

Community Art Inspires

Community Art Inspires

Pulaski Park art project provided opportunity to engage residents and enhance the neighborhood.