During these uniquely challenging times, City Year Chicago has continued to strive towards our mission of advancing educational equity and we look forward to sharing and celebrating our journey with you during this year's dinner.
We could not do this work without your support, or the unwavering support of our honorees.
Honoring:
Les Coney
Chicago Sky
2021 WNBA Champions
Recipient of a Red Jacket:
Governor JB Pritzker
Ripples of Hope Co-Chairs
Michael J. Alter
President
The Alter Group
John W. Rogers, Jr.
Chairman & Co-CEO
Ariel Investments
John O. Hudson III
President & CEO
Nicor Gas
Maurice Smith
President & CEO
Healthcare Service Corporation
Kimbra Walter
Walter Family Foundation
Richard S. Price
Chairman & CEO
Mesirow
Jennifer Steans
President & CEO
Financial Investments Corporation
To help stop the spread of COVID-19, all Ripples of Hope attendees must show proof of full vaccination to be admitted. If you are not fully vaccinated, you will be unable to attend this in-person event. We appreciate your support as we navigate the best way to respect the safety of our guests and keep our entire community safe.
If possible, kindly consider check or wire transfer payments for gifts of $5,000+.
Please send payments to:
Bank of America Lockbox Services
City Year Inc. 412755
MA527-02-07
2 Morrissey Blvd.
Dorchester, MA 02125
Event Contact: Jen Breslin
About City Year Chicago
City Year Chicago's mission is to advance educational equity and empower under-resourced communities, by providing learning environments that maximize student potential while developing and deploying the next generation of civic-minded change agents.
City Year Chicago is an education-based non-profit founded in 1994 with 55 AmeriCorps members. Twenty-eight years later, 186 AmeriCorps members serve in 32 Chicago Public Schools across the city providing student, classroom, and whole class support.