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ALS Walk for Life

ALS Walk for Life - 6:12

As Chicagolands largest ALS gathering, thousands of walkers form teams in support of people living with ALS, or who have passed away from ALS, to celebrate and honor their lives. Their efforts allow us to continue to provide the best care for those affected by the disease, answer their questions, support them and their loved ones and provide hope through scientific research. Our signature event features a nice, slow two mile stroll along the lakefront and finishes off through historic Soldier Field.

Creating Homeowners

Creating Homeowners - 4:35

Many believe home ownership is out of their reach. Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago is working to change that by providing tools and resources to help make well-informed housing decisions.

The Disability Inclusion Advantage

The Disability Inclusion Advantage - 4:35

Despite a strong labor market, just 29% of working age Americans with disabilities are employed vs. 75% of those without disabilities. Laura Wilhelm, Executive Director of Disability:IN Chicagoland discusses the disability inclusion advantage.

Removing Barriers

Removing Barriers - 4:33

Chicago Public Library has recently announced a series of new initiatives aimed at removing barriers and providing equal access to library services. This year, CPL became the largest system to eliminate overdue fines.

Concordia Place Services

Concordia Place Services - 4:34

Concordia Place serves single-parent and low-income families through economically inclusive programs. As a result of their mission to serve all our neighbors, there is a rich, multi-faceted diversity of races, economic levels, and social backgrounds.

Be Strong, Smart and Bold

Be Strong, Smart and Bold - 4:38

Girls Inc. of Chicago was started in 2017 and has grown from its initial cohort of 100 girls to over 600 girls with 7 different partner sites throughout the city of Chicago. Inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold.

Training for Fatherhood

Training for Fatherhood - 4:38

The Dovetail Project is a fatherhood initiative for young men the ages of 17-24. This program helps teach parenting skills and offers assistant with a trade or GED. Their three month program aims to keep fathers involved.

Never Forget

Never Forget - 4:33

For over 25 years, U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum educators continue to bring the international Museum’s message to Midwest residents. History lives on in the museum.

Why It's Time

Why It's Time - 4:35

Chicago's Austin neighborhood is often overlooked. Austin Coming Together, focuses on bringing opportunities to the neighborhood to improve quality of life for Austin residents.

Ward Development

Ward Development - 4:34

Chicago Alderman Roderick Sawyer discusses new development in the ward; a new commercial corridor in areas that have been uninhabited for the last 10 years.

Advancing Racial Equity

Advancing Racial Equity - 4:35

Enrich Chicago is a collaborative of 30 Chicagoland arts and philanthropic organizations committed to ending racism and systemic oppression in the arts sector.

Sound the Alarm

Sound the Alarm - 4:37

In the fall and winter in the Chicago & Northern IL area, the number of home fires increases. Locally, Red Cross volunteers go out in the Chicagoland community and help 3-4 families post fire each day/night.

New Latinx Arts Initiative

New Latinx Arts Initiative - 4:32

The DePaul Art Museum, is launching a new Latinx Art initiative to increase representation in exhibitions, programs, and the collection and build a stronger arts community.

Materials for Art, Education and Life on Earth

Materials for Art, Education and Life on Earth - 4:56

Chicagoans throw out an average of 7 lbs of trash per person per day. The WasteShed is a nonprofit that provides education & resources for reducing waste, & operates an inspiring & affordable thrift store for Chicago's creative and educational communities

LGBTQ+ Center

LGBTQ+ Center - 4:36

Kenneth Young Center, a community mental health organization in northwest suburban Chicago will be opening the area’s first lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) youth and young adult center.

Getting to Zero

Getting to Zero - 4:36

Getting to Zero Illinois is a state-wide initiative to end the HIV epidemic in Illinois by 2030. This effort will be possible through partnerships with government agencies, health care providers and people living with AIDS.

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