Spencer Family to Match Donations
The Institute of Cultural Affairs (ICA) announced on February 23 that Raymond and Tina Spencer have pledged to match dollar-for-dollar every new gift and additional gift to the ICA up to $50,000.
This challenge will help build and boost programming during the 50th Anniversary year.
The Spencers and the Sandra True Family both created challenge grants of $60,000 in 2011. The ICA is honored by the loyalty and support of their challenges. Use the "Donate" button to the side to contribute.
CSU Students Contribute to AC77
Students from Chicago State University (CSU) came to the ICA building at 4750 N. Sheridan Rd. to give presentations on their participation in ICA’s Accelerate 77 (AC77) project.
Daniel Block, associate professor of geography at CSU, brought more than a dozen graduate and undergraduate geography students to give their presentation, which included PowerPoint presentations and question and answer sessions. Each group of two to three students discussed the two community areas they researched, covering each area’s demographics, local issues and community-driven sustainability programs.
ICA Board, AC77 Meet at Chicago's Field Museum
The Institute of Cultural Affairs' (ICA) Board of Directors and the Advisory Committee for Accelerate 77 (AC77) met at The Field Museum in downtown Chicago on Friday, April 20, to hear updates on progress with the citywide project to connect community sustainability projects.
A total of 55 people from both groups were able to attend the presentation. Among those speaking included Advisory Committee Chair Jim Troxel of Millennia Consulting, LLC, The Field Museum's Mario Longoni, and Aaron Joseph, the Deputy Sustainability Officer for the City of Chicago...
Remodeled ICA Kitchen Open for Business
The community kitchen on the sixth floor at the Institute of Cultural Affairs' building in Chicago is open and ready to use!
The remodeled kitchen at 4750 N. Sheridan Rd. took six months to finish, but according to those attending an inaugural potluck dinner celebration, it was worth it...
Accelerating Green Initiatives in 77 Neighborhoods
Community-based sustainability initiatives are taking place across the metropolitan area of Chicago. These, however, are often relatively isolated activities with limited interaction between them. Though many organizations, foundations, companies, and government agencies have programs and resources to assist local sustainability efforts, many communities are unaware of these opportunities or unfamiliar with ways to access them...
