U.S. Rep. Rahm Emanuel, D-Ill., announced last week that he secured $1.25 million in funding for the Center on Halsted from the Fiscal Year 2006 Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill.
‘Like no other city in the world, Chicago knows that organizations like the Center on Halsted provide our communities with the critical services we need to continue to grow and thrive. It’s one of the most innovative ideas for strengthening Chicago’s communities I’ve seen in a long time,’ said Emanuel. ‘The Center on Halsted is among the leaders in LGBT community centers. Its tenant partnership with Whole Foods Market, eco-friendly design, and commitment to unique programming is an enormous benefit for the 5th District and the entire City of Chicago.’
‘The Center on Halsted provides a valuable service to many people in the community and is an integral part of the everyday life of many residents. I was pleased to work with Congressman Rahm Emanuel to help secure this critical funding,’ said Sen. Richard Durbin, D-Ill.
Center on Halsted recently launched the public phase of its capital campaign. An $800,000 challenge grant from the Kresge Foundation has been awarded requiring the Center to complete the $20,000,0000 campaign by Dec. 31, 2006. Gifts from individuals, corporations and foundations count towards the Kresge Challenge. To date, Center on Halsted has raised $17,250,000.