July 2025 Newsletter // Beyond Payout: Four More Ways to Support Grantee Partners

“In the wake of radical cuts to everything from health insurance to SNAP, the gap between what we have and what we need is widening dramatically. We must use every tool at our disposal to support our partners, and more money isn’t always on the table.”

In this newsletter: how Woods Fund Chicago is working to support grantees beyond increasing payout — and voices from inside and outside our org on why moving more money faster is still our most critical tool. Plus: WFC President Michelle Morales in the Tribune, a sharp look at organizing rideshare drivers, and an introduction to the latest arrival to our team.

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