1940 - Philanthropy

Philanthropy

Chicago social worker Saul (David) Alinsky, 31, establishes the Industrial Areas Foundation to provide a reservoir of expertise, manpower, and money for organizing community efforts to empower residents of impoverished neighborhoods. Alinsky moved to the city's Back of the Yards district 2 years ago and obtained the support of labor and religious leaders to form a citizens' organization that would use peaceful tactics to push for social improvement.