October 29, 2024
Chicago Beyond Hosts National Justice Convening
On October 21-22, 2024, Chicago Beyond hosted its inaugural National Justice Convening, a Conversation on Holistic Safety in Corrections, in Chicago. Sta
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An Englewood Group Is Working to Close the Wealth Gap One Business At A Time
WBEZ Chicago
2020 Census data show that Englewood has seen a sharper population decline than any other Chicago neighborhood, and when residents leave, businesses close and tax revenue dries up, further hurting the local economy.
Reset checks in with the creator and one of the funders of The Re-Up project in Englewood, which seeks to reverse those trends.
GUESTS: Asiaha Butler, executive director of R.A.G.E. Englewood and Liz Dozier, founder and CEO of Chicago Beyond
To learn more about The Re-Up project visit theragereup.org
News & Events
October 8, 2024
NBA Foundation, Chicago Beyond, and Chicago Bulls Announce Grant Recipients for Initiative Supporting Nonprofits Driving Economic Opportunity for Black Youth and Communities
Today, national philanthropic organization Chicago Beyond, in partnership with the NBA Foundation and the Chicago Bulls, announced the continuation of a $1 million collaboration to support Black-led nonprofit organizations that are creating opportunities
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October 7, 2024
Vermont Public: Vermont prisons work to improve visitation experiences for children of incarcerated fathers
State corrections officials want to improve child visitation practices at Vermont's men's prisons. They're working with the nonprofit Chicago Beyond to overhaul current practices and prioritize the mental health of kids and their incarcerated parents.
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