Leading this workshop is Cheryl M. Francis, a mission-focused, solutions-driven strategist – committed to enhancing the capacity of executive and community leaders, especially considering post-COVID workplace conditions. The Great Resignation of 2022 demands a workplace reset.

Register for the Workplace Reset workshop here eventbrite.com/e/workplace-re… and stay tuned for more updates!

Created in response to pandemic challenges and violence, these colorful South Side hearts are part of The LUV Institute’s Parade of Hearts project. Its founder credits UChiAccelerator with helping the nonprofit grow enough to launch a campaign of this scale: bit.ly/3ApYTkv

Congrats to the 2023 graduates of the Certificate in Nonprofit Management program, a UChiAccelerator & The Crown Family School joint initiative! This two-year program equips nonprofit leaders working on the South Side to create, grow and operate effective community-based organizations.

In 2011, Julian Champion founded West Point SOM, a tuition-free music school to give South Side youth the opportunity to discover and grow their talents. With UChiAccelerator's support, the school has flourished in recent years, now serving 500 students.⬇️ youtube.com/watch?v=m2YIax…

The theory of change working group collaboration is at work now! Identifying problems and engaging communities to create opportunities.

Did you know that we are celebrating a #DECADEof our City Of Big Dreams (COBD) fundraiser on Sept. 28th Chop Shop? COBD is a multi-disciplinary art showcase that celebrates #chicagos vibrant arts culture,while engaging with arts activism to support #thesimplegood youth.

This week’s student engagement spotlight goes to Haley Daugherty!