WE BACK THE FIGHT
FOR YOUTH EQUITY
We're an impact investor with a holistic approach, investing in organizations, individuals, and learning.
“Why Am I Always Being Researched?”
A new guidebook for community organizations, researchers, and funders to help us get from insufficient understanding to a more authentic truth.
Creating
opportunity
and access for
young people
All young people deserve
the opportunity to reach their fullest
potential regardless of their zip code.
Investment
VENTURES
We invest in organizations addressing a variety of critical issues, all fighting to create a more equitable future for young people.
Leadership
VENTURES
We work with high-impact community leaders, giving them the means to further put their expertise into action on behalf of Chicago’s youth.
Learning
VENTURES
We invest in research, art, and community initiatives to co-create and spread knowledge that promotes greater equity for youth.
LATEST FROM THE FIGHT
Who Do You Really See?
May 20th, join us at #YouAreBeautiful HQ for a reading from #AnAmericanSummer by author @AKotlowitz, followed by a conversation around trauma and healing with our CEO @LizDozier. Register for this free event today: https://t.co/WC45fAJwr5 #WhoDoYouReallySee @yabsticker pic.twitter.com/lGnbKxO5YL
“We need to challenge the stigmas of how we see incarcerated women. Change really starts within ourselves and understanding that we all need support” @NnekaTapia on how to support marginalized and incarcerated women. @heartlandhelps #standingtogether #whodoyoureallysee pic.twitter.com/1DcfLHICpM
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and for this month’s “Backing The Fight” editorial, we asked Chicago Beyond’s Trauma Advisory Council what it means to them to back the fight for Chicago’s young people: https://t.co/Uzzw3IPUOO pic.twitter.com/JX9RthhO3A
