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Give Kids a Chance Video describing the work of our organization.



On April 20th, the Young Professionals' Board (YPB) of the Bright Promises Foundation will host a special showing of the Tony Award-winning Musical, Billy Elliott, and an after-show party at the Wit Hotel to benefit the Foundation.  Click here for more information.



The YPB is comprised of people who are interested in furthering the work and promoting the mission of the Foundation by lending their time and professional knowledge. YPB member Lisa Mayotte said, " I felt joining the YPB would be a great, fun and rewarding way to make a difference to this community and its children." Fellow YPB member Heather Felchle said she joined to "actually make a difference and give children the best future possible."



For more information about the YPB, please contact Lauren Krieg at lauren.krieg@brightpromises.org.


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Primary Contact

Iris Krieg
Executive Director
Bright Promises Foundation
203 North Wabash, Suite 1800
Chicago, IL 60601
312-641-5765
iris.krieg@brightpromises.org

          

 


Info

Press Release 10/19/09
“Illinois Humane Society Reborn as Bright Promises” (PDF)

Bright Promises Foundation Fact Sheet (PDF)

Give Kids a Chance Video

Press Mentions

"Bright Promises Perky at 140th Birthday" Skyline, January 14, 2010.

West Town is one of the most ethnically diverse Chicago neighborhoods; it would seem there is a wealth of options for healthy meals.  Yet many people there suffer from the same health-related issues as in other low-income neighborhoods.  Junk food is cheaper and accessible, people are stretched for time and don’t exercise enough –multiple challenges often prevent people from making health a priority.

Jose Alatorre, the Education Director at Northwestern University Settlement Association, is determined to change the mindset about health and nutrition in West Town.  He therefore created a Wellness Policy as part of the Healthy Behaviors Initiative where staff model and enforce a healthy lifestyle.  School age children and their families also receive a variety of classes, focusing on cultures represented in the neighborhood.