OUR CURRENT PRIORITIES
By prioritizing some of the most urgent health challenges facing our city, we are addressing the root causes of issues that prevent individuals and communities from reaching and maintaining health.
The tools we use to create change
Our tools are designed to advance our priority areas. Whether used individually or in some combination, our tools go deep within an issue to create real, lasting change.
Latest News & Updates
Michael Reese’s first incubation project launches its own grantmaking initiative – the Housing Justice Fund
December 8, 2022
Launched in 2020, Chicago Funders Together to End Homelessness (CFTEH) is Michael Reese's first incubation project. Now, CFTEH has built its first grantmaking initiative to address gaps in homelessness funding...
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Michael Reese Grants Additional Funds To Reproductive Access
November 1, 2022
Following up on our commitment to safe and equitable reproductive care and access, we've awarded two grants to Chicago area abortion providers.
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Michael Reese awards its first “Go Big” allocation to Sinai Chicago
August 31, 2022
In our first "Go Big" allocation, Michael Reese has given $1 million to Sinai Chicago to support a new electronic health record system.
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