Written by Peace Coleman | September 28, 2018 | Blog
“All great changes are preceded by chaos” – Deepak Chopra This quote explains my journey to becoming “Peace” perfectly. At birth I was given the name of James Lee Coleman. Later I realized with the help of restorative justice that to be...
Written by J Woods | September 26, 2018 | Blog
How education will change my life is with education I can better my future and further my education and understanding. I always limited myself to where I felt that I couldn’t go any further in life or there isn’t anything else that I could learn or get outta life, but...
Written by Julie Schumacher | September 17, 2018 | In the News
Who better to share about how volunteering can shape one’s journey than our own Zelda Mayer? A year of volunteering with I Grow Chicago became a full time career, and one she calls her dream job. Learn more about the history of the volunteer program, how volunteers...
Written by Zelda Mayer | September 17, 2018 | In the News
“Pick your own corner of the world and do something to change it.” Those words from Liberian peace activist Leymah Gbowee inspired I Grow Chicago founder Robbin Carrol to do something at 64th and Honore. Learn more about this history, present and future of I Grow...
