A first-of-its-kind study commissioned by the Chicago Community Trust found a major wealth gap between White, Black and Latine households.
Wealth affects a person's educational attainment, their job opportunities, political power and overall well-being.
"We took a step back a few years ago and said, you know, what is it that is underneath all of the big disparities that we see when it comes to health outcomes, life expectancy outcomes, educational outcomes, you name it, right," President and CEO of the Chicago Community Trust Andrea Sáenz said. "We look at the same heat map when we look at Chicago's issues over and over again. Gun violence, etc.
Wealth affects a person's educational attainment, their job opportunities, political power and overall well-being. The Chicago Community Trust launched the "We Rise Together" initiative to help address these disparities.
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