Kelly Suzanne Saulsberry is a proud native of Chicago's South Side and a feminist advocate who is passionate about civic engagement; racial, gender, and economic equity; LGBTQ rights; and individual and community empowerment.

Irene Juaniza (she/her) has worked as an organizer on various racial and economic justice issues both locally and nationally, including police brutality in Oakland, affordable housing in the Bronx, an elected representative school board in Chicago, state legislation supporting Chicagoland worker centers, and welfare reauthorization at the federal level.

From Woods Fund Chicago President, Michelle Morales:

2020: A year of Change, Transition and Action.

Ric joined the Wood Fund Chicago board of directors in 2010, bringing with him nearly three decades of leadership experience in human services, philanthropy, and government. His addition to the board deepened the foundation’s commitment to racial equity and community voice.

It is with great, great sadness that I write to you today. Lucia Woods Lindley, a founder and exceptional supporter of the Chicago Foundation for Women, passed away this past Monday in New York City.

In 2020, discomfort and transition have become the norm. It has also been the year in which many in the mainstream have finally recognized that institutional racism exists.

Moving the Needle | November 2020 Woods Fund Chicago newsletter. How a Movement Became a Prolific Teacher // Request for Proposals & More.

I am blessed that the movement became my most prolific teacher. It taught me the importance of relationship building, the art of strategy and the obligation to solidarity building.

This month we're shining a spotlight on our 2020 Fall Grantees and sharing important updates at Woods Fund!

On October 31st, the Woods Fund team will say goodbye to our dear friend and team member, Alejandra Ibañez.

Action Now Institute’s Executive Director Deborah Harris sat down with the Woods Fund to discuss the organization’s work on Chicago’s south and west sides…

This social, economic and political moment is a direct result of the generational disinvestment in Black, indigenous, and brown communities

Make sure to register for Morten Group's upcoming READI Symposium — that's Racial Equity, Access, Diversity, and Inclusion.

The Chicago office of the Local Initiatives Support Corporation, also known as the LISC, is accepting applications from community developers for the Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards (CNDA).

This month we're shining a spotlight on grantee OCAD Chicago and sharing big happenings at Woods Fund!

Our focus is on supporting undocumented immigrants facing deportation. We do public campaigns around the case itself, and how that person was detained by ICE.

On September 28, Woods Fund Chicago awarded half a million dollars to its first Movement Building for Racial Justice Fund.

“I am so thrilled to be joining the Woods Fund and support its work of advancing racial equity and economic justice through grantmaking….”

Woods Fund Chicago is looking for a dynamic individual capable of working during a period of organizational, programmatic, and culture change to manage the Foundation’s community organizing portfolio.