Lloyd A. Fry Foundation

We are proud to celebrate our President, Unmi Song, as she is honored by AAPIP for her longstanding leadership, commitment to equity, and deep contributions to the philanthropic sector. Congratulations, Unmi, on this well-deserved recognition!

We are honored to recognize Unmi Song, whose impact has shaped and strengthened the local, as well as national, philanthropic landscape, as the recipient of the Local Champion Award in Chicago! 🏆

Congratulations, Unmi, on this well-deserved recognition. Your decades of steadfast advocacy and support of Chicago’s AANHPI philanthropic community played a pivotal role in building AAPIP’s Chicago Chapter. Thank you for being a guiding light and role model to so many rising AANHPI leaders. 💡

Unmi will receive her award at the Community Celebration and Awards Reception on 5/20 as part of AAPIP’s 35th Anniversary Conference. Register at the link in our bio to join us from 5/19-5/21 for this milestone gathering of AANHPI professionals, funders, and advocates to engage in deep learning, meaningful action, and community building. 🔗

We’re excited to share the Lloyd A. Fry Foundation’s 2024 Annual Report, highlighting the lived experiences of the Chicagoans served by our grantee partners.

From a teacher improving school instruction to a jobseeker building a career in construction safety to a student gaining skills through theater earning her a college scholarship, this year’s report celebrates the impressive achievements of individuals made in part because of the committed and enduring work of Fry Foundation grantees.

Explore the report and join us in celebrating these inspiring stories and the transformative work of our partners.

Featured grantees include Albany Park Theater Project, Teach Plus Illinois, and Revolution Workshop!

https://www.fryfoundation.org/index.php/download_file/view/536/124/

Last week, the Obama Foundation invited Lloyd A. Fry Foundation staff and board members to visit the construction site of the future Obama Presidential Center. The center, named after Chicago's own former President Barack Obama, will provide spaces for learning, athletics, art, and community service. The staff and board were also treated to witnessing the installation of the new 83-foot glass artwork called "Uprising of the Sun" by Ethiopian-born artist, Julie Mehretu, on the building's north facade.

The Lloyd A. Fry Foundation is excited for the opening of the center in the near future, bringing programming to the residents of Chicago, the nation, and abroad!