Sep 25, 2020
#OneWestSide: Jamyle Cannon
Meet Jamyle Cannon, founder of The Bloc, a nonprofit boxing program for kids on the West Side and a member of our first One West Side cohort.
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The latest news and highlights from A Better Chicago
Sep 22, 2020
Chicago Blackhawks Foundation and A Better Chicago Launch Partnership to Invest at Least $2 Million in Leaders from Chicago’s West Side
One West Side is a three-year initiative to support local leaders in efforts to create greater opportunity for youth in their own communities
Sep 14, 2020
Turning Our Vision into Reality
Our CEO Beth Swanson reflects on the current challenges we all are facing during this time, but remains hopeful about our city's future as we announce our new Catalyst Fund.
Aug 19, 2020
Chicago Youth Call for Policy Changes to Improve Police-Youth Relations, Reform CPS Discipline Guidelines, Encourage Face Mask Use and More
First-ever State of Chicago Youth virtual town hall focuses on health, education, juvenile justice, housing, and safety/policing
Jun 12, 2020
A Better Chicago Announces Plan to Provide Meals for Chicago Public School Students, Address Food Insecurity During COVID-19 Pandemic
Jun 5, 2020
$1.5 Million in Emergency Relief Grants Awarded for Chicago Nonprofits Serving Low-Income Youth and Families
Jun 1, 2020
We can’t have a better Chicago until we have an equal Chicago.
Apr 30, 2020