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LEARN

We believe that children and families should have equitable access to learning environments that nurture their cognitive and social-emotional growth and prepare them for meaningful careers of their choice.

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Early Childhood

EARLY CHILDHOOD

The focus is on ensuring children ages 0-5 have access to environments that foster cognitive, social, and emotional development, aiming for kindergarten readiness. Despite the known benefits of early childhood education, there's a gap in available slots for families. Investments are directed towards increasing accessibility, supporting organizations that enhance systems, offer family services, and develop professional skills.

 

This approach aims to bridge the service gap, ensuring more children have the early support they need.
 

GRANTEE PARTNERS

  • Start Early

  • Parents as Teachers

  • Illinois Action for Children

  • YWCA Metro Chicago

  • Bay Area Discovery Museum

  • Council for a Strong America
     

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Literacy & Social Emotionl Learning

LITERACY & SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING

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LITERACY & SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING

Efforts are focused on ensuring children have the necessary resources for reading and literacy, along with environments that support their social and emotional well-being. With the support of loving adults, initiatives are geared towards enhancing access to literature and learning. Collaborations are made with:
 

GRANTEE PARTNERS

  • Bernie's Book Bank

  • Room to Read

  • Center for Childhood Resilience

  • Working in the Schools

  • North Chicago Community Partners

  • Reading Power

  • Ingenuity

  • Latino Policy Forum

  • Advance Illinois

Post Secondary

LITERACY & SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING

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POST-SECONDARY PATHWAYS

To address the need for equitable job access, the initiative focuses on ensuring everyone can gain the credentials and skills required for sustainable employment. As the job landscape evolves, with a significant portion requiring post-secondary education or training by 2031, there's an emphasis on making career pathways more accessible and improving education and workforce systems.
 

GRANTEE PARTNERS

  • College of Lake County (Apprenticeship Program)

  • North Lawndale College Prep

  • iMentor

  • MetroSquash

  • North Lawndale Employment Network

  • buildOn

  • Lake County Partners

  • Bridges to Prosperity

  • Chicago Workforce Funders Alliance

  • YouthBuild Lake County

  • Waukegan to College

  • Partnerships for College Completion

  • Lake Forest College

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