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Reaching Black Boys Resource Center

By: 
Al Shaw

Catalyst Chicago recently launched a resource center on educating African-American boys. The web page is organized to encourage members of the community to get involved and learn more about the issue Catalyst investigated in June 2009. In that issue Catalyst reported that on virtually every measure Read more »

Second City or dead last?

By: 
Megan Cottrell

Second City or dead last?Every city has poverty, right? Travel around the world, and it'd be difficult to find a city that doesn't have a ghetto or at least a "wrong side of the tracks."

They say that the poor are always with us, but they never mentioned how many there might be. This week, as we look at the 10 largest cities in America, you might be surprised to find out just how many poor people Chicago has and who they are. Today, we'll look at Chicago's poverty rate compared to New York, Los Angeles, Houston, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Antonio, San Diego, Dallas and San Jose to see how we stack up. Read more »

High H.O.P.E.S Campaign

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Civic Action Network

On November 13, the Civic Action Network and nearly 150 community leaders held a rally to launch the High HOPES (Healing Over the Punishment of Expulsions and Suspensions) campaign and call for a public commitment from Chicago Public Schools (CPS) officials and mayoral hopefuls to reduce the rate of student suspension and expulsions by 40 percent next school year. Read more »

Donors Spotlight: Mrs. Elizabeth “Betty” Phillips

Community Renewal Society is fortunate to be blessed with many individuals who are supportive of both our mission and our work. These individuals are essential in ensuring Community Renewal Society’s ability to thrive and flourish, even in the hardest of economic times.  Creative donors have found exciting ways to provide for the future of CRS. One way of guaranteeing that their legacy is continued far into the future through planned giving. Read more »