Latest From The Fight
Crain’s Chicago Business: Chicago Beyond Awards $1.66 Million to Lawndale Christian Legal Center
This article appeared in Chicago Business on December 5, 2017. Chicago Beyond, the venture philanthropy fund launched by former Fenger Academy High School principal Liz Dozier,
The Meal Of Your Life podcast with Liz Dozier
This podcast episode of The Meal of Your Life with Billy Dec was published on August 8, 2017. “Liz Dozier chats with Billy Dec about
Inside Philanthropy: Got an Idea and a Camera Phone? This Venture Philanthropy Fund Is Interested
This article appeared in Inside Philanthropy on June 27, 2017. Last fall, we highlighted a new philanthropic venture fund called Chicago Beyond that was created by a
Aspen Institute: Believing in Justice and Opportunity on the Streets of Chicago
This article and video appeared in The Aspen Institute on June 26, 2017. My passion is human rights. While some may associate the lack of
ABC 7 News: Chance the Rapper, Liz Dozier Announce $2M Challenge
This video appeared on ABC 7 News on June 15, 2017. The non-profit foundation “Chicago Beyond” got some star power as it launched its 2nd
WTTW: Former Fenger Principal Liz Dozier on ‘Chicago Beyond’ Project
This article and video appeared in WTTW on January 26, 2017. 2017 in Chicago is off to another violent start. Public schools face a resource
Inside Philanthropy: This New Venture Philanthropy Fund Is on a Niche Mission for At-Risk Youth
This article appeared in Inside Philanthropy on September 13, 2016. We’ve written often about two key trends in philanthropy: The rise of intermediaries that raise
CNN International: Killing Puts Spotlight On Chicago Gun Violence
This video appeared on CNN International on August 29, 2016. Chicago Beyond Manager Director Liz Dozier speaks with CNN’s Amara Walker about gun violence on
Chicago Tribune: Chicago Beyond Announces Winners of First Innovation Investments
This article appeared in the Chicago Tribune on August 23, 2016. Chicago Beyond, a philanthropic venture launched this spring by former Fenger High School principal
Sun-Times: Ex-Fenger Principal Switches Role to Attack Same Problem
This article appeared in the Chicago Sun-Times on April 25, 2016 The screensaver on Liz Dozier’s phone is a photo of the former Fenger High
Chicago Tribune: Chicago Beyond launches with a $2 million challenge
“Our kids, their potential is boundless.” – Liz Dozier This article appeared in the Chicago Tribune on April 5, 2016 by Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz Chicago Beyond,
