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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Rapid Response Fund Awards 63 Organizations
Chicago Beyond’s Rapid Response Fund was initially planned solely for 2020. However, seeing the impact that the funding made on organizations and communities, $1.7 million in Rapid Response Funds was awarded to 63 organizations in 2021. The Citizen Weekly spoke with Liz Dozier, CEO of Chicago Beyond, and Candice Washington, founder of Brown Books and Paintbrushes and recipient of the fund, to learn about the power of unrestricted funding.
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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