As the school year begins, we’re proud to highlight Teach For America (TFA) on our mural building. This grassroots nonprofit was founded by a single college student 30 years ago and continues to have an incredible impact on education in our country. Specifically in Chicago and northwest Indiana, TFA is celebrating 20 years of impact
Wintrust is proud to partner with the Chicago Urban League for our latest mural. This mural is inspired not only by the current movement calling for justice for Black people across the country, but also the Chicago Urban League’s 104-year history of working to advance racial equity here in our hometown city. We’re honored to
We’re proud to unveil our new mural in partnership with Girls in the Game, an organization devoted to helping every girl find her voice, discover her strength, and build confidence through sports, health, and leadership programs. This year, Girls in the Game is celebrating 25 years of serving the needs of girls through the four
All roads lead to home. We’re excited to feature SOS Children’s Villages Illinois on our mural. This nonprofit, child-welfare agency provides a stable home in a supportive, community environment designed to help children in need grow into caring, productive, and self-reliant adults. You can find SOS Children’s Villages across the world, as the organization was
“After School Matters…it really does.” – Maggie Daley, Founder Almost 30 years ago, then-Chicago First Lady Maggie Daley and former Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs Commissioner Lois Weisberg started an organization to empower and engage teenagers after the school day ended. This initiative grew into After School Matters, an internationally recognized apprenticeship model helping teens
Our newest mural features artwork highlighting the Chicago Humanities Festival (CHF), which runs from October 26 through November 10 and is celebrating its 30th anniversary. The festival presents the most compelling authors, artists, journalists, and thought leaders of our time, connecting people to the ideas that shape and define us. Festival programs feature both rising