Our Nonprofit Partners Ignite and National Runaway Safeline (NRS), and other outstanding social service agencies, are featured in a Chicago Sun-Times article regarding the challenges of serving vulnerable people amidst the ongoing pandemic. NRS CEO Susan Frankel highlights the growing needs of at-risk youth and the organization's 24/7 crisis services, as well as the needs of staff members.
Ryan Banks Academy received coverage in the Chicago Tribune after appearing on The Ellen Show to discuss Chicago’s first, 100% tuition-free, independent and coed school.
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker recently announced a $300 million statewide grant for child care providers. A Chicago Commons parent, Carolina Torres, discussed this news with the Chicago Sun-Times, emphasizing what a blessing it is to keep centers open during the pandemic and what a great benefit these services are to children.