For three decades, Crossroads Fund has been supporting grassroots movements for racial, justicia social y económica en el área de Chicago. Our grantees have won historic victories, from accessibility in public transportation to an end to the Illinois death penalty.Let’s celebrate the work of our grantees over the last 30 años, and raise funds to invest in the next 30!Viernes, Marzo 2, 2012 5:30 pm. – 9:30 p.m.At the Chicago Cultural CenterGAR Hall77 East Randolph StreetChicago, IllinoisSchedule of Events:5:30 pm. General Reception live music, Subasta silenciosa, buffet dinner and open bar7:30 pm. Awards Presentation9:30 pm. Event ConcludesWe are no longer selling tickets online, but you can still buy a tickets at the door with cash, check or credit card. Check out a Preview of the Silent Auction! 30th Anniversary Award Winners: Ron Sable Award for ActivismChicago Freedom SchoolSince its founding five years ago, the Chicago Freedom School has served as an invaluable resource for youth activists across Chicago and around the country. Crossroads Fund is honored to recognize the Freedom School for their investment in training and support for young activists and organizations working with youth.Barbara RansbyBarbara Ransby’s impact on movements for justice is impossible to measure, from the founding of the Black Radical Congress, to her participation in African American Women in Defense of Ourselves, to her work as a founding member of Public Square and Ella’s Daughters, as well as her service as a board member, donor, ally and grantee at Crossroads Fund.Donald F. Erickson Synapses AwardThe Occupy Wall Street MovementSeemingly overnight, Occupy Wall Street took to the streets and sparked a national grassroots movement for economic justice and government accountability, and against inequality. Crossroads Fund honors their important work across issues and communities.
