Written by Zelda Mayer | Photos by Audrey Teo | November 21, 2020 | Blog
We’re in the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, and cases are on the rise. As of November 17, 25,500 people are actively infected, and as many as 1 in 15 Chicagoans may have coronavirus. On November 12, Mayor Lightfoot announced a stay-at-home advisory for the city...
Written by Kylie Moore | November 17, 2020 | Blog
Every year, millions of Americans get involved in causes to make their communities a better place. We see it firsthand every day: those billions of hours spent by volunteers across the country create powerful, lasting impacts – both on volunteers and the causes...
Written by Audrey Teo | Photos by Audrey Teo | November 9, 2020 | Blog
We are eight weeks into our Born to Thrive program. As CPS remains closed, we are committed to provide a conducive learning space for all our kids — both virtually and in person. So far, 100% of the kids reported feeling supported by their advocates. One of the...
Written by Rita Carmona and Maggie MacPherson | Photos by Audrey Teo | September 24, 2020 | Blog
The United States is built upon an idea of equality and democracy, a country built for and by the people. Yet today in 2020, 244 years since the inception of this nation that is supposed to work for all of us, people around the country are prevented from voting and...
Written by Zelda Mayer | Photos by Audrey Teo | September 9, 2020 | Press Releases
Non-Profit Expert Sol Anderson Brings Over 13 Years of Experience to I Grow Chicago as The New Executive Director CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 8, 2020 – I Grow Chicago, a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering Chicago’s Englewood community to go from...
Written by Zelda Mayer | Photos by Audrey Teo | August 25, 2020 | Blog, Press Releases
Sponsor a Student As Chicago Public Schools made the decision to hold remote classes this school year, I Grow Chicago is once again rising to the occasion to support families and children. We are prepared to fill the gap for 40 students, following them throughout the...
Written by Ken Johnson, Director of Programs | Photos by Audrey Teo | August 11, 2020 | Blog
Summer Camp program is in its sixth and final week. Due to the COVID 19 crisis, we were forced to change the look and style of our Summer Camp. Social distancing, masks and continual hand washing and the absence of hugging did not diminish the love and care shown to...
Written by Molly Rosen | Photos by Audrey Teo | July 30, 2020 | Blog
For many students at underfunded schools, learning is already full of barriers that must be surpassed. While some students were feeling excited about classes they were in, inspired their teachers, and proud of their personal growth in early March, many others were...
Written by South Side Weekly | July 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
What do the heat wave of 1995 and COVID-19 have in common? Short answer: a disproportionate impact on Black and brown residents in Chicago. In both cases, the city of Chicago has been slow to action, highlighting the damage that occurs when structural racism interacts...
Written by Alexandra Spirer | July 8, 2020 | In the News
Walk before you talk. Justice isn’t a marketing campaign or a way to check the box. Please do not release a diversity statement unless you are willing to do the work. Please do not over-publicize your efforts. Yes, a company that does good is attractive in the market,...
