Chicago Jobs Council Grant



Organization - Chicago Jobs Council
Grant Amount - $100,000
Foundation - Rockefeller Foundation
Grant Purpose - in general support of its mission to ensure access to employment and career advancement opportunities for low-income and disadvantaged job seekers and low-wage workers


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