In order to move the needle and make progress in the social sector, we need to look at things through a different lens than we’ve been offered, and work together in new mutually reinforcing ways.
In this essay Heartland Alliance President Evelyn Diaz explores challenges and opportunities in front of the social sector and Chicago. She was named 2016 Making a Difference honoree by Chicago Women in Philanthropy. The award recognizes Evelyn’s service record in Chicago’s public and philanthropic sectors and her commitment to advancing causes that impact the lives of women and girls. The essay is based on the keynote address originally prepared by Evelyn for the organization’s annual luncheon and award ceremony, which took place on March 3, 2016.
