Education Friendraiser Connects Leaders Passionate for Supporting Students & Schools

Education Friendraiser Connects Leaders Passionate for Supporting Students & Schools

The 2023 Together Chicago Friendraiser event brought leaders, organizations, schools, and churches together with the vision of “Partnering with Purpose” for removing barriers that disrupt a quality education for Chicago students. Over 150 people attended...
A nonprofit ministers on “both sides of the gun”

A nonprofit ministers on “both sides of the gun”

Together Chicago reduces gun violence with a five-pronged strategy designed to reduce crime on the streets and improve social conditions on Chicago’s West Side.
500 Young Boys & Men Of Color Attended Our Born To Win Conference

500 Young Boys & Men Of Color Attended Our Born To Win Conference

On Saturday, July 16th, the Champs Male Mentoring Program partnered with Brilliance & Excellence partners (including Together Chicago) to host the 6th Annual Born To Win Conference. One of our nations top speakers, Dr. Eric Thomas, offered the keynote address for...
No More Violence Campaign Launches to Save Lives and Inspire Youth

No More Violence Campaign Launches to Save Lives and Inspire Youth

ABOUT CAMPAIGN-NO MORE VIOLENCE As a subsidiary of the Brilliance and Excellence Movement, the “No More Violence” Campaign is focused on saving the lives of our youth in the beautiful city of Chicago. Our mission is to promote non-violence and inspire youth engagement...
2022 Education Summit Connects Strategic Partners

2022 Education Summit Connects Strategic Partners

Over 100 strategic city partners joined our 2022 Education Summit. We shared the success of our city-wide education impact efforts, during the 2021-2022 School Year. During this one school year alone, we impacted over 3200 youth, primarily from Chicago’s West...
Helping Schools Meet Needs—March 2022 TC Education News

Helping Schools Meet Needs—March 2022 TC Education News

Research demonstrates that students from low-income families are more apt to experience adversity, stress associated with financial instability, and trauma, which serve as barriers to learning and development (McLaughlin & Sheridan, 2016; Shonkoff et al., 2012),...
Love Our Schools Day 2021 Deepens Relationships with Local Schools

Love Our Schools Day 2021 Deepens Relationships with Local Schools

Love Our Schools Day (formally known as Love Your School) was a huge success. We had 17 registrants and hosted meals (or service initiatives) at 5 locations. Our next LOS Day will be May 27, 2022. See the video recap:     Photos from the...