Providence Englewood Charter School (PECS)
Providence Englewood Charter School (PECS) is a pre-kindergarten through 8th grade charter school serving the Englewood community. PECS’s purpose – the reason it exists – is to prepare students for responsible citizenship and a successful high school career leading to enrollment in college. The school’s course of study is intended to prepare students for higher…
Project: VISION
Project: VISION (PV) is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help youth of Chicago’s Greater Chinatown community reach their full potential by providing them with tools for educational, personal, and civic development. PV takes a holistic approach to positive youth development, aiming to support academic success while also helping youth build the confidence, character,…
Ignite
Ignite stands with youth on their journey to homes and futures with promise. The organization envisions a world in which young people are defined by their potential, not their circumstance. Ignite provides preventative services through a comprehensive housing model and core services that include individualized case management, wraparound support services, life skills training, mental healthcare,…
High Jump
High Jump’s mission is to bring equity to education for Chicago middle grade students who have exhibited academic ambition and potential, and who are of limited economic means. Since its founding in 1989, High Jump has set over 2,900 students on the path to thrive in middle school, high school, college and beyond. With an…
Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance
The mission of the Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance is to change lives through the power of nature. Its work is grounded in the belief that spending time in and appreciating nature is vital to the health and well-being of all people, and the planet. Showcasing a global plant collection and 12 acres of indoor and…
C.H.A.M.P.S. Male Mentoring Program
The mission of the C.H.A.M.P.S. Male Mentoring Program is to EDUCATE, EMPOWER, and EXPOSE African-American and Latino young men beyond the four walls of the school in order to help them to achieve their dreams and goals. C.H.A.M.P.S. envisions a safe environment for every young man by developing their mindsets through culturally relevant conversations and…
Beat the Streets Chicago
Beat the Streets Chicago (BTSC) empowers youth through wrestling. With a vision that all youth can become Life Champions, BTSC addresses education and play equity, working to ensure that world class programming is financially and geographically accessible to Chicago youth. At BTSC, year-round wrestling programs are combined with customized enrichment opportunities so that children can…
Summer of a Lifetime
Noble Schools’ Summer of a Lifetime program creates awareness, provides funding, and supports hundreds of students from across the Noble network to participate in summer academic enrichment programs at colleges and universities nationwide. This is a transformative pre-college experience impacting Noble students who identify as low-income (84%), students of color (99%), and first-generation-to-college (84%). Many…