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LADIES OF VIRTUE
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Ladies of Virtue mission is to instill purpose, passion, and perseverance in girls, ages 9 to 18, while preparing them for college, careers and to become change agents in their communities. Their vision is to become the premier mentoring and leadership training organization for Black girls in the world.
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Artist in Residence Program
Chicago Philharmonic Symphony
CHICAGO, IL
Chicago Philharmonic Symphony's mission is to create meaningful experiences for the community through education and connection, and to support rising artists. Violinist Njioma Grevious, who was selected as the inaugural Artist in Residence for a three-year term; activities will include a variety of activities beyond orchestral performances, such as masterclasses, coaching, mentorship, and community outreach.
Red Clay Dance Co
chicago, il
The touring company is a versatile and dynamic ensemble of dance artivist that tours and performs locally, nationally and internationally the choreographic work of its founder. The organization also houses its signature Making the Artivist apprenticeship program and provides dance education programming to schools and community partners.
KUUMBA LYNX
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
KL is an urban arts youth development organization founded in 1996 by three women, Jaquanda Villegas, Leida Garcia-Mukwacha, and Jacinda Bullie. For two decades, alongside many of Chicago’s artists, activists, educators, and youth communities, KL has honed an arts making practice that presents, preserves and promotes Hip Hop as a tool to reimagine and demonstrate a more just world. KL’s Program Facilitators are a collective of artists, activists, educators, and healers.
Curt's Cafe
Evanston, IL
To provide inspiration, leadership, life and job skills, training, and job placement for youth re-entering the community after incarceration and at- risk young adults. Training will be in the restaurant industry as well as life and experimental training and support.
Brown Girls Do Ballet
Dallas, Texas
The mission of Brown Girls Do Ballet® is to help increase participation of underrepresented populations in ballet programs through organizing and arranging ballet performances, photo exhibitions, and providing resources and scholarships to assist young girls in their ballet development and training.
Polished Pebbles
chicago, il
Polished Pebbles Girls Mentoring Program helps African-American and Latinx tween and teen girls become effective communicators at home, school, and their future careers through mentoring and career-readiness initiatives. One of those initiatives includes the Pink Hard Hat Project, which supports a pipeline of girls for early integration into the skilled trades workforce to close gender pay gaps and leadership gaps in these industries.
MAKER GIRL
CHICAGO, IL
MakerGirl, a nonprofit that empowers school-aged girls to explore STEM fields through innovative 3D printing sessions. With over 6,100 girls educated across 28 states and 4 countries, MakerGirl fosters creativity and confidence in the next generation of changemakers. We are thrilled to support an organization that aligns with our mission to inspire young women to reach their full potential.