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Today, Nicor Gas is announcing $100,000 in grants to support diversity initiatives that address the lack of access to opportunities for those experiencing discrimination based on race, national origin, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, veteran status and physical disabilities.
The Lake County Community Foundation recently announced more than $500,000 in grants, combined with another $500,000 in grants from an LCCF donor-advised fund holder, was awarded to 33 local nonprofits serving the needs of their Lake County neighbors.
“This opens the door for undocumented workers to be able to fight for the right to be respected in the workplace.”
Kwame Raoul says six staffing firms and a client conspired to prevent workers from switching agencies to get a better offer.