Founded in 2002, the Asian Giving Circle (AGC) works to support Asian and Pacific Islander-led nonprofits in Chicago, aiming to advance social justice within these communities. AGC focuses on pooling and directing financial resources toward organizations that confront current issues faced by the diverse API communities. As part of a larger network initiated by Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy, AGC's mission encompasses the belief that strategic giving can transform and build a better world through supporting broader struggles for liberation alongside specific community needs.
The Pre-Development Fund targets commercial real estate development projects, businesses requiring brick-and-mortar facilities, and neighborhood-scale land use initiatives intended to boost economic activity in disinvested areas. This encompasses retail and office spaces, transit-oriented and mixed-use developments, including housing, and the repurposing of obsolete buildings into community amenities. To be eligible, businesses must integrate community-focused elements in their design or programming.
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