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The Love Unity & Values Institute Launches Three-Year Strategic Plan; Welcomes New Board Members

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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CHICAGO, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Love, Unity & Values (LUV) Institute launches a three-year strategic plan to expand its board and career verticals, and build playscapes/healing spaces for youth and families in eight neighborhoods. It also aims to provide professional development to 450 youth-serving professionals.

Key Points: 
  • Its specialists use restorative practices and evidence-based strategies to help youth build resiliency and access economic opportunities.
  • The LUV Institute also offers training and certifications for nursing assistants and restorative practices (circle keeper).
  • LUV Institute's board members represent a cross-section of the business, education, and nonprofit sectors.
  • "Our board members are invested in young people, and they are concerned about their welfare and their futures," said Cosette Nazon-Wilburn, Executive Director of LUV Institute.

The BOSS Network to Award $250,000 in Grants and Scholarships to Benefit Divine Nine Sororities and the Chicago Urban League

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Friday, February 16, 2024
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CHICAGO, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The BOSS Network, an online community of professional and entrepreneurial women who support each other through digital content, programs and event-based networking, has announced awarding $50,000 each in grants and scholarships in partnership with Sage ($250,000 in total) to the Divine Nine sororities—including Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated; Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated; Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated—the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Incorporated, and the Chicago Urban League. Led by CEO Dr. Cameka Smith, this investment is a part of The BOSS Network's yearlong celebration highlighting its 15th anniversary milestone year. Four women from each organization will receive a $10,000 grant from the BOSS Impact Fund and a scholarship to BOSS Business University (valued at $2,500).

Key Points: 
  • Led by CEO Dr. Cameka Smith , this investment is a part of The BOSS Network's yearlong celebration highlighting its 15th anniversary milestone year.
  • Four women from each organization will receive a $10,000 grant from the BOSS Impact Fund and a scholarship to BOSS Business University (valued at $2,500).
  • This investment exemplifies The BOSS Network's longstanding legacy of supporting Black women in the arenas of business and community.
  • "As the BOSS Network continues to celebrate its yearlong 15th anniversary, we look forward to continuing to work with the leaders of these incredible Divine Nine sororities and the Chicago Urban League.

BMO Expands Minority Small Business Lending to 22 States with Zero Barriers to Business Program

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Monday, September 25, 2023
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Specifically, BMO's Zero Barriers to Business includes:

Key Points: 
  • Specifically, BMO's Zero Barriers to Business includes:
    Better access to capital: Business owners receive access to working capital with expanded credit criteria and competitive interest rates.
  • Since launching the program in late 2020, the bank has helped minority small businesses make real financial progress by:
    Approving $80 million small business loans.
  • Graduating 45 clients from Zero Barriers to Business to qualify for traditional lending programs under standard lending criteria.
  • To learn more about BMO's Zero Barriers to Business specialty lending programs, please visit https://www.bmo.com/en-us/main/business-banking/specialty-lending/ .

"Peace In The Streets" Summer Block Party & Community Resource Fair Comes to North Lawndale - June 24

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Monday, June 19, 2023
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CHICAGO, June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Peace In The Streets" Summer Block Party & Community Resource Fair sponsored by 1-800-TruckWreck, in partnership with iHeartMedia Chicago's 107.5 WGCI and the North Lawndale Employment Network (NLEN), comes to North Lawndale Saturday, June 24 from 12-4 p.m.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Peace In The Streets" Summer Block Party & Community Resource Fair sponsored by 1-800-TruckWreck, in partnership with iHeartMedia Chicago's 107.5 WGCI and the North Lawndale Employment Network (NLEN), comes to North Lawndale Saturday, June 24 from 12-4 p.m.
  • "We're happy to be able to provide resources and some family fun to a community we're honored to serve."
  • The "Peace In The Streets" Summer Block Party & Community Resource Fair will include a day of family-friendly games, free food from local vendors, entertainment, music, community resources, giveaways, and more!
  • North Lawndale Employment Network will be onsite providing information about their job training programs and will be signing people up on the spot.

1-800-TRUCKWRECK TO AWARD OVER $600,000 TO HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS NATIONWIDE THROUGH ITS 'MAKING A DIFFERENCE' SCHOLARSHIP

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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DALLAS, May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 1-800-TruckWreck, powered by Witherite Law Group, announced it will make one of the largest donations from a privately held company to fund educational scholarships through its "Making a Difference" scholarship. The financial contribution of just over $600,000 will be awarded to students in Dallas, TX., Chicago, Il., and Atlanta, GA – all 1-800-Truck-Wreck office locations.

Key Points: 
  • The financial contribution of just over $600,000 will be awarded to students in Dallas, TX., Chicago, Il., and Atlanta, GA – all 1-800-Truck-Wreck office locations.
  • Post-secondary education offers additional training for various skills that may increase an individual's chances of securing higher-level employment.
  • Though, fear of cost and amassing debt prohibits many from pursuing college or trade school.
  • Created in 2016, the "Making a Difference" Scholarship provides financial assistance to students who have demonstrated leadership in their schools and communities.

Former Target and Alibaba Executive Selected Board Chair at University of St. Thomas

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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Kozlak is founder and CEO at Kozlak Capital Partners, LLC and her career spans Alibaba Group, Target Corp., and Minnesota law and accounting firms.

Key Points: 
  • Kozlak is founder and CEO at Kozlak Capital Partners, LLC and her career spans Alibaba Group, Target Corp., and Minnesota law and accounting firms.
  • She will help guide St. Thomas – Minnesota's largest private university – on its journey to become a top national Catholic university.
  • "I've gotten to know Jodee as an exceptional source of wise counsel," said St. Thomas President Rob Vischer .
  • Kozlak was the first woman in Target's C-suite and will be the first woman to chair St. Thomas' Board of Trustees .

Hope Chicago Launches Parent Scholar Program, Offering Adults Debt-Free Higher Education and Workforce Pathways

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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CHICAGO, March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hope Chicago is proud to announce the launch of its Parent Scholar Program to support the parents and guardians of Hope Scholars through postsecondary education pathways. The innovative two-generation scholarship program promises debt-free higher education options for over 4,000 Chicago students and their parents in an effort to reduce economic and social inequity.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hope Chicago is proud to announce the launch of its Parent Scholar Program to support the parents and guardians of Hope Scholars through postsecondary education pathways.
  • The innovative two-generation scholarship program promises debt-free higher education options for over 4,000 Chicago students and their parents in an effort to reduce economic and social inequity.
  • The Parent Scholar Program is supported by a network of 16 higher education institutions and workforce partner organizations that offer options for postsecondary education in business administration, education, healthcare, tech, and trade verticals.
  • We are so thankful for all our Parent Scholar Program partners who are helping us build a robust network of pathways that adults find appealing, accessible, and valuable."

Illinois American Water and American Water Charitable Foundation Announce $10,000 Contribution to Chicago Urban League

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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Working with Illinois American Water, a $10,000 contribution will be provided to the Chicago Urban League.

Key Points: 
  • Working with Illinois American Water, a $10,000 contribution will be provided to the Chicago Urban League.
  • “The American Water Charitable Foundation is proud to partner with the National Urban League and the Affiliate Movement, supporting impactful initiatives and programs that help to prepare future leaders of tomorrow,” said Carrie Williams, President, American Water Charitable Foundation.
  • We look forward to growing this important partnership.”
    Since 2012, the American Water Charitable Foundation has donated to worthy causes and organizations in communities served by American Water.
  • Jennifer Morrison, Illinois American Water Supplier Diversity and Community Outreach Program Director, said, “Contributions like this from the American Water Charitable Foundation helps our local teams continue their work in the communities we serve and strengthen important partnerships like that with the Chicago Urban League.

New Study Projects Clean Energy Transition Could Create More than 150,000 New Jobs in Illinois by 2050

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
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National economic and workforce applied research firm BW Research today released a first-of-its-kind study in Illinois that found that the transition to clean energy could create a net increase of more than 150,000 jobs for the state by 2050.

Key Points: 
  • National economic and workforce applied research firm BW Research today released a first-of-its-kind study in Illinois that found that the transition to clean energy could create a net increase of more than 150,000 jobs for the state by 2050.
  • “As evidenced by this foundational study, Illinois stands to gain tens of thousands of good-paying jobs from the transition to a clean energy future – and we must ensure that all communities benefit from this economic opportunity,” said ComEd CEO Gil Quiniones .
  • Under this scenario, Illinois would see a net increase of 15,000 jobs between 2021 to 2030 and an increase of 38,000 jobs between 2021 to 2050.
  • This scenario finds a net increase of 41,000 jobs in Illinois between 2021 and 2030 and a net increase of 151,000 jobs between 2021 to 2050.

ComEd Celebrates 36 Job Training Graduates Ready to Join Clean Energy Workforce

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Friday, November 4, 2022
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To ensure a pipeline of diverse, skilled and local talent that will power the clean energy transformation in Illinois, ComEd is deeply invested supporting and expanding job training and education programs, said Louie Binswanger, SVP of governmental and regulatory affairs at ComEd.

Key Points: 
  • To ensure a pipeline of diverse, skilled and local talent that will power the clean energy transformation in Illinois, ComEd is deeply invested supporting and expanding job training and education programs, said Louie Binswanger, SVP of governmental and regulatory affairs at ComEd.
  • Programs like the CONSTRUCT Business Operations Academy play a critical role as we work to connect more residents to skills training needed to take on jobs in energy and infrastructure.
  • Im proud of my accomplishments and look forward to next steps as I now feel I am ready to take the PMP exam.
  • ComEd's investments in training and recruitment help create a local talent pipeline that is prepared to meet future demands, as clean energy jobs are on the rise.