Civic Consulting partners donate more than $12 million |
In the past year, 229 foundations, firms, corporations, and organizations worked with Civic Consulting on dozens of projects across the region to make Chicago a great place to live and work. Three years in a row, our partnership has provided more than $12 million in pro bono services to the public sector.
For the first time since the recession started, business picked up significantly for many of our partners. Nonetheless, their pro bono efforts continued through Civic Consulting, reflecting the extraordinary commitment of Chicago's private sector to our city's well being.
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Join the beta test of CivicConnect |
We are seeking new members for our beta test of CivicConnect, a new online community to advance solutions for Chicago.
CivicConnect provides new ways to work with Civic Consulting. It is an opportunity for people with a passion for Chicago to work together to solve some of Chicago's most important challenges.
Community members are currently collaborating on plans to reduce violence and develop the city's cultural brand.
To join CivicConnect and contribute your talents, go to www.civic-connect.net.
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Chicago Climate Action Plan receives U.S. Mayors' Climate Protection Award |
On June 11, Chicago was awarded first place in the Mayors Climate Protection Award (large city category) for the Chicago Climate Action Plan (CCAP).
CCAP, which is implemented in part by Civic Consulting Alliance partners, has five strategies and 35 actions to reduce greenhouse gases and adapt to climate change. The ultimate goal of CCAP is to reduce greenhouse gases 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050.
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