McCormick Foundation Invests $5 Million in Chicago Initiatives Addressing Civic Health and...(exhibit purchase immediate replacement i...),Health

Date:1/9/2009

exhibit, purchase immediate replacement items, invest in enhancements and meet updated energy requirements. Col. Robert R. McCormick was one of the early advocates in bringing the German submarine to the people of Chicago, understanding that its story would inspire and teach important lessons about World War II, technology, political history and warfare to younger generations. To date, the McCormick Foundation has committed a total of $8 million to the U-505 exhibit.

Additionally, the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) (http://www.iit.edu) will receive a $400,000 grant over two years for the McCormick Scholarship Fund to support low-income students from Illinois. The grant will provide 20, $10,000 scholarships for IIT students affected by the current difficult economic conditions. The McCormick Foundation has been a long-time partner of IIT, and has invested more than $20 million since 1989 to transform student life as well as revitalize the South Side of Chicago.

To support our wounded soldiers and veterans, the McCormick Foundation granted $375,000 to Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago (http://www.catholiccharities.net) for its veterans' programs, including St. Leo's Campus, a permanent supportive housing program for veterans with disabilities, Cooke's Manor, a transitional housing program for homeless veterans, and Bishop Goedert Residence for retired veterans. All three of these programs provide supportive services and linkage to their residents. The grant allows Catholic Charities to sustain the organization's current programs and develop new initiatives. It also honors the service and legacy of Col. Robert R. McCormick and his years of military service to the veterans of Illinois. Catholic Charities is also a long-time partner of the McCormick Foundation and remains at the f
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