Apr 27, 2021
A Better Chicago Names Becky Betts as New Chief Marketing and External Affairs Officer
Betts brings years of experience as a nonprofit leader supporting Chicago youth to the venture philanthropy fund
Welcome to the Loop
The latest news and highlights from A Better Chicago
Apr 22, 2021
New Community Mapping Project Links Historic Disinvestments Behind Disparate COVID-19 Impact, Seeks to Guide Future Investments
Effort brings together 25 foundations and public and private sector entities to share data aimed at rectifying history rather than repeating it
Apr 6, 2021
Gov. Pritzker Releases Recommendations for $7 Billion in Federal Funding to Support K-12 Students Returning to Classrooms
P-20 Council Releases 180-Page Learning Renewal Resource Guide to Support Localized Approaches to Welcoming Students Back to Classrooms
Mar 24, 2021
Now is the time to reimagine learning
Our CEO Beth Swanson urges everyone to reimagine learning for all students in her opinion piece with Crain's Chicago Business.
Feb 17, 2021
A Better Chicago Launches Multi-Million-Dollar Initiative to Support Chicago Students Facing Pandemic-Related Learning Challenges
Multi-year effort funded by philanthropist Ken Griffin, Chicago Community Trust, and others will accelerate learning recovery and scale trauma-informed innovations
Nov 25, 2020
Visibly Gives Back to A Better Chicago to Support Chicago Youth
Investment will go to 18 Chicago-area nonprofits that provide critical services to Chicago youth in low-income communities
Oct 15, 2020
#WeAreChicago: Melissa Flores
Meet Melissa Flores, daughter of Mexican immigrant parents, proud Chicagoan, & committed public servant. Melissa serves as the senior director of strategy & operations at Erie Neighborhood House.
Oct 2, 2020
Guiding Our Young People Through Times of Uncertainty
Dirrick Butler is a passionate mentor to our Black youth. He shares how now more than ever, our young people need mentorship.