Convening and Collaborating
In Cook County, 15% of residents live in poverty. As we strive to rebuild communities, it is critical we work together to develop innovative models and solutions.
Join stakeholders and local leaders for three months of virtual events. The Mobilizing Chicagoland Summit will dive into what Chicagoland residents say their biggest challenges are and how we can help families mobilize out of poverty.
Three Virtual Events
Featured Speakers
Vision to Rebuild Chicagoland
BERNIDA DAVENPORT-MCWHITE
Business Solutions Manager, North Lawndale Employment Network
Vision to Rebuild Chicagoland
DARNELL JOHNSON
CEO & President, Urban Efficiency Group
Vision to Rebuild Chicagoland
JEVON MOORE
Planning and Investment Manager, Austin Coming Together
State of Poverty in Chicagoland
ALEXA JAMES, MS, LCSW
CEO, NAMI Chicago
State of Poverty in Chicagoland
KAREN FREEMAN-WILSON
President & CEO, Chicago Urban League
State of Poverty in Chicagoland
DR. JAMILAH JOR’DAN
Executive Director, Governor’s Office of Early Childhood Education
State of Poverty in Chicagoland
JULIO RODRIGUEZ
Deputy Director, State’s Office of Employment & Training, Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity