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In the words of Alex Perez-Garcia (APG) - she/her/ella, “this isn’t your typical leadership program, if you care about anything, if you care about your city and determined to make change, apply.” Young people ages 18-24 apply by January 18th! TheChicago200 Chicago200.org #Chicago200

Thank you to everybody that showed up today on 79th to help #shovelforseniors in Chatham. We received over 200 requests and got to shovel about 50 homes. I’ll be out there tomorrow at 10am at the 79th Red Line again if anyone wants to join me. formyblock.org

Martin Luther King, Jr. Favorite Quotes "Faith is taking the first step even when you can't see the whole staircase"

Family Game Night here in Englewood! See flyer for details and come out and enjoy the fun! #EnglewoodRising #FamilyGameNight

Be sure to tune into WTTW - Chicago PBS tonight at 10pm to catch a feature on one of our phenomenal grant recipients, Free Spirit Media ! Will you be watching?

“The west side is like a big family...that fights all the time.” That’s Amare Williamson, shown here with her mom, speaking with Free Spirit Media this summer at the Austin Peace Rally. See the entire story, and others by youth journalists reporting on 👍🏽community action, on WTTW - Chicago PBS.

Our seniors need more shoveling today. Here’s how you can help. Text “Shovel” to 55-222 to join our alert system. At 1pm we’ll text you addresses in your community that need help. You can still request shoveling bit.ly/2QGn8C7 Thanks for helping on a busy Monday.

Triggered by the death of his students' little sister, Orozco Elementary School Principal Efraín Martínez spiraled into a mental health crisis. Now, he’s talking about his violent childhood, and how therapy has helped him. Read the full story: ow.ly/RjJb30nuhb5

TOMORROW, Chicago Urban League will be partnering with SodexoMagic for a Job fair for Chicago Public Schools. Spread the word to those who may need it!

Numbers show that millennials are leaving Chicago in the droves. Do you think this will be a wake up call for our future mayor to really work towards making this city a more safe a peaceful place? goo.gl/jpdEPD Chime in!

We're all capable of making an impact on the world in our own way. For four days, The Chicago Community Trust is inviting a group of young visionaries to build with some of Chicago most prolific leaders to reimagine what Chicago should look like at 200 years old. Apply at goo.gl/zV9JZA

Calling young leaders (18-24) from across the #Chicago region. We need you, your passion & your vision to inspire our future as part of #Chicago200. Join The Chicago Community Trust and our partners Vic Mensa, MacArthur Foundation, Common Purpose, WBEZ City Colleges of Chicago The University of Chicago & Northern Trust.

The Fund for Safe and Peaceful Communities is now accepting applications for grants of up to $10,000. #Nonprofit organizations promoting safety and peace in Chicago’s neighborhoods can apply by April 10, 2019. More at safeandpeacefulchi.com

Know of someone organizing a #nonprofit summer project to promote neighborhood peace and safety in Chicago? They might qualify for up to $10,000 in grants from the 2019 Fund for Safe and Peaceful Communities. Apply by Wed., April 10, 2019. Learn more at safeandpeacefulchi.com

“A child becomes what he/she hears and believes.” — Gloria Smith, who used her 2018 grant from the Fund for Safe and Peaceful Communities to support financial literacy for teens. #Nonprofits with #Chicago summer projects may qualify for up to $10,000. safeandpeacefulchi.com

What does a safe & peaceful Chicago look like? What organizations are making that vision a reality? That organization might qualify for up to $10,000 from the Fund for Safe and Peaceful Communities. Deadline is April 10. More at safeandpeacefulchi.com

Know of someone organizing a summer project to promote neighborhood peace and safety in Chicago? They might qualify for up to $10,000 in grants from the 2019 Fund for Safe and Peaceful Communities. The deadline to apply is April 10, 2019. Learn more at safeandpeacefulchi.com

After #Nipsey Hussle’s murder, the NPR program 1A talked about helping young people find their way out of gang life. After they have been a victim of violence, they are open to about alternatives. In Denver, here’s how @GRASPYOUTH seizes the moment the1a.org/audio/#/shows/…

What does a safe & peaceful Chicago look like? What organizations are making that vision a reality? That organization might qualify for up to $10,000 from the Fund for Safe and Peaceful Communities. Deadline is tomorrow, Wednesday, April 10. More at safeandpeacefulchi.com