May 20, 2015
Grade school to college (video)
Meet Demi, Danny, and Tonatiu, three inspiring students on their paths to college.
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The latest news and highlights from A Better Chicago
May 13, 2015
Why we exist (video)
Want to learn more about A Better Chicago? Get to know our mission, approach and future plans in three minutes. Warning: you will be inspired.
May 11, 2015
New Investment: Noble
Students in high poverty areas in the west and south sides of Chicago can now take advantage of a warm and safe environment to come to school and learn.
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.
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.