Look North: A Wealthy Chicago Family Has Its Eyes on Suburban Poor

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In the 2000s, the number of poor in America’s suburbs eclipsed the number of poor in cities. Lake County, outside Chicago, has experienced this.  The Gorter Family Foundation is on the case.

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What's Been the Impact of a Funder-Backed Effort to Boost This Rust Belt Economy?

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What's Been the Impact of a Funder-Backed Effort to Boost This Rust Belt Economy?
It's hard to think of a tougher assignment for philanthropy than turning around economies battered by de-industrialization. But more funders have gotten into this game and, in Detroit, they're getting results.
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