unlocking children's and youth’s full potential

We’re promising a brighter future for all by identifying, funding, and sharing solutions to children's and youth's urgent, underrecognized needs.

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LEGACY OF LASTING IMPACT

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PROGRAM sites

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For over 150 years, it’s been our mission to create opportunities for every young person to reach their full promise and potential. Our powerful network of grantee partners and experts radiate positive impact across Chicagoland.

What We'Ve LearnED

Current Initiatives

Bright Promises Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit focused on early identification and response to the urgent, underrecognized needs of children and youth. Bright Promises works with community organizations, service providers, parents, caregivers, and individual experts to support the creation and expansion of programs that are results-driven, sustainable, and demonstrably improve the lives and futures of young people in Chicagoland.

Healing Youth Racial Trauma

The Healing, Leading, Changing initiative addresses childhood trauma caused by racism and promotes healing among BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) children and youth.

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Early Childhood Development

The EQUIP Early Childhood Program improves and promotes children's overall well-being by encouraging the healthy physical, mental, social, and emotional development of low-income children ages 0-5.

Social Justice & Positive Youth Development

The F.A.I.R. Fund (Iris Krieg Fund for Fairness, Access, Inclusion, and Resiliency) develops young leaders by supporting youth-led programs that promote equity and fight discrimination.

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