Written by Erin Walsh | Photos by Erin Walsh | December 17, 2020 | Blog
I have found a way to keep the spirit of the I Grow Chicago community close to me while we’re living in the age of social and physical distancing. In these times of coronavirus, overt racism, social injustice and quarantine, we have the opportunity and ability to make...
Written by Audrey Teo | November 30, 2020 | In the News
Ms. Gwen was featured in South Side’s Weekly Best of Englewood 2020! She talks about dealing with and recovering from COVID-19, her work with Wisdom Council and more. “Ms. Gwen is one of five elders in the Wisdom Council, a group of women who help the...
Written by Audrey Teo | November 25, 2020 | In the News
Mayer’s knowledge of mindfulness as a RYT-500 yoga teacher, combine with her background in research and nonprofit management, help her to foster community prosperity and organizational sustainability. She focuses on fundraising and development as an opportunity...
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...
