Monthly Archives: April 2019
Make a Difference
Use Reusable Bags Plastic grocery-type bags that get thrown out end up in landfills or in other parts of the environment. These can suffocate animals who get stuck in them… Read more
Healthy Tips that Help the Environment
By: Ashmar Mandou Earth Day is approaching and did you know there are hundreds of ways you can help the environment and get healthier? Aside from the obvious ways of… Read more
Mindful Tips for Dealing with Depression
The latest depression statistics show that 300 million people worldwide suffer from this debilitating mental illness, including 16.2 million adults in the United States. An estimated 15 percent of all… Read more
Ways Climate Change Affects the Mental Health of Young People
The European Parliament’s recent ban on single-use plastic products was hailed as a positive step in the world’s battle against climate change. Yet at the same time, younger generations around the… Read more
Latinx Incubator Launches Cohort Five
The LatinX Incubator, operated in partnership with 1871 provide startups with tailored educational programming, strategic connections, and technical support to help them succeed. Currently, less than 1 percent of LatinX… Read more
ComEd Welcomes New CONSTRUCT Graduates
Monday, April 15 commemorated the 7th Annual ComEd CONSTRUCT Program Graduation in which 102 participants graduated with the necessary training and development of skills required for entry-level, construction-related jobs. CEO, Joe… Read more
BAM Men Leave Chicago for College Tour
Youth Guidance organized its fifth annual Becoming a Man (BAM) Spring Break College Enrichment and Cultural Experience tour. Youth Guidance staff escorted more than 100 young men (grades 7th-12th) from… Read more
AT&T Contributes to the Barack Obama Foundation’s Programs
AT&T contributed $1 million to the Obama Foundation to support three programs helping Chicago youth develop leadership skills and prepare for expanded opportunities in life. The contribution supports Obama Foundation… Read more
Applications Now Open for Chicago High School Teens Seeking Opportunities with After School Matters®
After School Matters® is now accepting teen applications for its summer 2019 program session, which will begin the week of June 24. More than 700 programs in the arts, communications… Read more
Applications Open for ThinkChicago: Lollapalooza
ThinkChicago: Lollapalooza is accepting applications for the seventh annual installment of the city’s premier program connecting rising talent with Chicago’s tech scene. Mayor Emanuel, World Business Chicago, the University of… Read more
