May 9, 2015
Finding our voice: our next steps
It’s 4:00am on a Saturday morning, and I’m wide awake. Kids and wife are sleeping. But I’m wired. Why? Because May 14th is nearly here. And I’m fired up.
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The latest news and highlights from A Better Chicago
May 8, 2015
Helping grantees find talent
Growing organizations require great leadership. To that end, A Better Chicago often helps our grantees to fill critical roles on their management teams.
May 7, 2015
Bain empowers OMD
One Million Degrees (OMD) aspires to change the odds for city college students. Thanks to Bain & Company, it now has a game plan to make it happen.
Apr 20, 2015
Oscar rocks Chicago
Our third annual fashion show, sponsored by Saks Fifth Avenue, raised $50,000 to transform educational opportunities for low-income Chicagoans.
Nov 22, 2014
Anthony’s Story (Video)
Looking for inspiration? Get to know Anthony's amazing story and how A Better Chicago's grantee, Genesys Works, made a difference in his life.
Oct 29, 2014
Changing the conversation
Our Founder + CEO Liam Krehbiel penned an op-ed for Crain's expressing how we need to change the conversation surrounding education in Chicago.
Jul 16, 2014
New Investment: Bottom Line
A Better Chicago made an investment to help bring one of the country's most effective college access and success programs to our city.
Jul 7, 2014
A Better Chicago recognized
Hear ye! Hear ye! A Better Chicago was featured in Referral Candy as one of six companies changing the world by fighting the system.