As we close out 2023 and commemorate our 25th year anniversary, we
reflect on the incredible journey we've been on with you. Your support
has been instrumental in our success, and as we embark on the next 25
years, we are eager to make an even greater impact.
This year, we're thrilled to announce a new chapter in our commitment to
positive change. In lieu of traditional holiday gifts, we are making a
strategic annual investment in an esteemed organization located right
here in Chicago—Chicago CRED— which is dedicated to the crucial
mission of reducing gun violence in Chicago.

Chicago CRED works with community leaders, like-minded
organizations, and hundreds of young men and women to radically
reduce gun violence and bring hope back to Chicago. CRED’s holistic
approach brings together proven models—street outreach, life coaching,
and counseling, violence prevention, workforce development, advocacy,
and prevention—to create transformative change in the South and West
Side communities of Chicago.

We are honored to make this investment in Chicago CRED for the next
three years, providing support for their core programming delivering
direct services to individuals, to dramatically reduce gun violence here in
Chicago. As we move forward, we believe that this strategic investment
will not only make a tangible impact on violence prevention but also
serve as an example of strategic philanthropy that complements our
commitment to community development.

Thank you for being an integral part of our journey. Wishing you and your
loved ones a joyous holiday season and a New Year filled with prosperity,
peace, and the promise of positive change.

Warmest regards,
Applegate & Thorne-Thomsen

Explore the impactful initiatives and achievements of Chicago CRED by visiting their website: chicagocred.org