NEWSLETTER: AUGUST 2024

Party of the year🎉💃🏾🥂

Okay, “party of the year” might be excessive, but we had an absolute blast at our Summer Camp Social back in May! Thanks to the support of our new (and growing) community, we raised nearly $5,000 and had a good time while doing so!

As a relatively new organization, this is huge! The money we raised from this event allows us to bring the Ahead program to 2 new schools this fall for FREE.

Missed the event? Check out some of the photos.

We’re already counting down to next year’s event! ⏱

New Partner Spotlight: Mercy Home 📢🤝

Last month, we joined forces with Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, a nonprofit dedicated to providing housing, education, and support for at-risk youth in Chicago. Their mission is vital: They offer a safe haven for children facing abuse, neglect, or homelessness, empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and violence through education and guidance and ensuring they have the opportunity for a brighter future.

We’re thrilled to bring our program to 15 exceptional young ladies at Mercy Home!

Be sure to check out the amazing work Mercy Home is doing for unhoused youth, and stay tuned for more partner updates next month.