WE GOT US NOW
WE GOT US NOW is one of the nation’s leading organizations advocating for the wellbeing of children and young adults with incarcerated parents.
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Summer Youth Engagement
One Summer Chicago offers employment and internship opportunities to thousands of young people as a key component of the city’s anti-violence strategy. This program caters to youth and young adults aged 14 to 24, and receives support from government institutions, community-based organizations, and companies.
Our Investment
With a $4 million investment from Chicago Beyond, One Summer Chicago matched more than 3,000 youth in high-risk situations with summer jobs, mentorship, and counseling. Today, One Summer Chicago’s work continues to support youth, including 24,700 opportunities realized for young people last year.
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Youth Advocate Programs
Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. Keeping Families Together Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. (YAP) is a social justice nonprofit that provides community-baseRead more
SAGA Education
SAGA Education Redefining Personalized Learning SAGA Education is a national leader in high-impact, in-school math tutoring that leverages both the poRead more
Our Philosophy
Chicago Beyond amplifies the impact of solutions driven by those closest to the issues. We aim to notice, relate, and work differently, both as a funder and as a partner to those we invest in. By consistently applying these practices, we recenter humanity in philanthropy and all that we do.