Hope Chicago

We are deeply honored and thankful for this visibility. The work continues. 5 partner high schools was just the start. Sending 30,000 CPS graduates and families to and through higher education is going to take all of us—from corporate partners to individual stakeholders. Round of applause to Pete Kadens, Janice Jackson, EdD, Ted Koenig, all our supporters, and most importantly, our current (and future!) Hope Scholars. https://lnkd.in/g8fUsr-n

Today marks the end of an incredible chapter with my internship at Akoya Capital, LLC. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to have worked under the guidance of Matt Winkeljohn and Karen Scalise, whose mentorship has been invaluable. The entire team at Akoya Capital welcomed me warmly, creating an environment that felt like home from day one. I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Akoya Capital for not only teaching me valuable skills but also showing what a supportive and inspiring workplace looks like. I also want to express my gratitude to Hope Chicago for their remarkable C.O.R.E. program, which made this opportunity possible. The skills and experiences gained during this internship will without a doubt shape my future strive. Thank you once again to everyone who has been a part of this journey. I look forward to carrying the lessons learned and the connections made as I continue to grow in my career. Sincerely grateful. 😊

Senate President Don Harmon understands the importance of education. That’s why he’s backed not only Hope Chicago, but things like Preschool for All and the Illinois Early Learning Council. 📚 Mr. Harmon, thanks for being a “certified” Hope Chicago Champion 👏🏿 #LeadWithHope

Before he was elected to the Illinois House of Representatives, Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch , served on the Proviso Township High School Board of Education for 12 years. In 2018, Governor JB Pritzker appointed Welch to the committee responsible for state education policy. Talk about dedication to Illinois scholars 💪🏾🔥 Speaker Welch, thanks for being a “certified” Hope Chicago champion and helping us support Scholars in their debt-free higher ed journeys💙 #LeadWithHope

🛏✨ A heartfelt thank you to PEAK6! ✨ 🛏 We deeply thank PEAK6 for their incredible generosity in packing and donating dorm kits for Hope Scholars! These dorm kits are more than just supplies; they provide comfort, convenience, and a sense of home away from home. Your kindness and support are truly making a difference! #HopeChicago #GoalGetters #GGC24Appreciation

🍔✨ A Big Thank You to McDonald's! ✨🍔 We are incredibly grateful to McDonald's for their generous donation of gift cards for our Scholars! Your support brings joy and a little extra comfort to our students. These gift cards are more than just meals; they represent care, encouragement, and the community's belief in our Scholars' potential. #Thankful #HopeChicago #GoalGetters #GGC24Appreciation

From activist to lawmaker 👏🏿 Urbana’s own Representative Carol Ammons has spent 16 years advocating tirelessly for her community! 🔥 Her unshakable dedication to serving the people of Illinois is one reason she partnered with us so we can continue to send Hope Chicago Scholars to higher ed debt-free 🎓 We’re so grateful to have her by our side as a “certified” Hope Chicago Champion🧡 #LeadWithHope

🌟  🎒 A Huge Thank You to PayPal! 🌟  🎒 We are incredibly grateful to our pals at PayPal for their generous donation of backpacks filled with essential school supplies! Your support helps our students start the school year prepared and confident, ready to embrace their educational journey with Hope Chicago.

Want an inside look into #GoalGetters2024? 🎓✨    Mike Stephen of Outside the Loop RADIO WGN Radio joined the fun at Illinois Institute of Technology last week to chat about the impact of debt-free education.   Hear the personal stories of Hope Scholar Diana Solano, and Parent Scholar April Kern and learn how we made GG24 a success from Program Manager Joeysha Dobbins. 🎧 Listen to the full podcast on Apple Music, Spotify or online here: https://lnkd.in/geztyeHx 🤞🏾 #LeadWithHope #OutsidetheLoop

🧡☀️Big thanks to Verizon for sponsoring the GoalGetters Conference! Your dedication to investing in their futures is truly commendable. Thanks to your generous support, we provided a rewarding week of programming for Hope Scholars, setting them up for success in the coming school year and beyond. Thank you, Verizon! 🤩💙#Thankful #HopeChicago #GoalGetters #Verizon #GGC24Appreciation