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Creator of the #2020PerfectVisionCampaign & #MommiesnMixers
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Join us for a morning of connection, learning, and dialogue around community-driven research! ✨ We’ll kick things off with a keynote panel featuring Breaking Barriers to Vision Care, our 2026 ARCC Partnership Award winners, as they share their work and what’s possible when community and academic partners come together. Then, choose your own learning adventure with breakout sessions covering topics like: 🔹 Community Research 101 🔹 ARCC Seed Grant Application Support 🔹 Community Leadership in Research 🔹 And more! Whether you’re experienced in community research or simply curious about the work happening across Chicagoland, there’s a space for you. Come connect, learn, and share what community research looks like in practice. We hope to see you there! RSVP in bio :)) 🫶🏼💜
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Parents, this one’s for you! 😎🌟 Bring the whole family to Black and Bronze and don’t miss our Kids Zone filled with hands-on activities, games, and interactive experiences for children of all ages. 💛 A special thank you to our amazing community partners for helping create a fun, engaging space for our youngest festival-goers: ✨ @brightstarcommunityoutreach ✨ @projexplore ✨ @citypointcc ✨ @intonationmusic ✨ @etmfoundation ✨ 2020 Perfect Vision Campaign Because investing in our kids means investing in the future of our community. Tickets are available at the link in our bio. 🎟️ Join us on August 29 for a day of music, culture, community, and fun for the whole family!
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🎒THANK YOU!🎒 We wanted to take a moment to recognize our amazing partners who helped make the Back to School Bash so special for thousands of students and families. Each one of these individuals or organizations brought their time, talents, and efforts to help create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for every student. We are grateful for each one of you and your desire to help spread dignity, hope, and transformation throughout our community. Balloon Art: @keyblissballoonsandblooms DJ: @dj_mikebailey Beauty Schools, Barber Shops, and Salons: @premierbarberacademy @pivotpointintl @wahlbarberacademy @sharondanielsalon @milishairsalon Libraries: @schaumlib @gailbordenlibrary Medical Providers: @ascensionil Treats: @lamichoacanaicecreamshopelgin
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Thanks to the herculean efforts of @ilfreeclinics, August is now officially Free and Charitable Clinics Month in Illinois! Which has us reflecting on the amazing free and charitable clinics we have the privilege of working with every day, not only through our incubator program but also as thought partners, as we all navigate the same barriers. As free and charitable clinics continue to gain some of the recognition and resources they deserve, we remember the endless time and effort Matt and A.J. poured into supporting free clinics, not just their own organizations but so many across the Chicagoland area. We are truly stronger when we work together, and we think of them as we continue this work. 💪 Here's to carrying that spirit forward and working together to ensure that every Illinoisan, regardless of their ZIP code, has access to high-quality, comprehensive health care. 🩺
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We kicked off our summer stops this week! 👓4 straight days 👓20+ hours 👓81 kids seen 👓30+ glasses heading to the lab + ONE NEW GENERATOR 😎 Enjoy a little BTS of our small yet mighty team killing it per usual! I really wish we had hidden cameras to document all the crazy we go through just to make sure we show up ready to provide quality vision care! Thank you to my interns (lol) @nuophthalmology and our volunteer docs: @drdanashannon @jenlanros @david_strabmirez Dr. Stephanie Johnson, Dr. Joseph McCray, and Dr. Cherital Smith We’re just getting started! #2020perfectvision #tourseason #mobileclinic
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On June 11, our Executive Director & Founder, Kate Danielson, had the honor of representing Foster Progress as a panelist at the Northern Trust Innovation Showcase, highlighting innovative nonprofit work within the Education Pillar. The best philanthropic partners don’t just fund great work—they shine a spotlight on it so others can find it. For more than five years, Northern Trust has been more than a funder to Foster Progress; they’ve been a true partner. Their investment in our mission and commitment to connecting nonprofits with new supporters has helped us expand our impact for students with foster care experience. We’re grateful to have shared the stage with the Chicago Furniture Bank, Blessings in a Backpack, and Experiences That Matter Foundation, and to have connected with so many people who are passionate about helping young people with foster care experience succeed. Thank you, Northern Trust, for believing in our work and creating opportunities that inspire collaboration and lasting change. Read Kate’s reflections on the Voices of Progress blog through the link in our bio! 💙
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One of my favorite parts of serving Chicago is partnering with organizations that are creating real impact beyond our four walls. Last week, we had the privilege of partnering with the ETM Foundation and supporting their 2020 Perfect Vision Campaign, helping raise awareness for their mission to provide vision care to children who might otherwise go without. It's easy to overlook how something as simple as a pair of glasses can change a child's confidence, performance in school, and future opportunities. Thank you to everyone at ETM Foundation for the incredible work you're doing every day, and to our Chick-fil-A South Loop team for helping make this partnership possible. If you're looking for a meaningful way to support our city, I encourage you to learn more about their mission. Together, we can help more kids see a brighter future.
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PSA Chicago!! 📣 Use code PVC2026 all week and a portion of your purchase supports free eye care for Chicago kids. Also, pull up to Chick-fil-A South Loop THIS Saturday June 27th from 11:30AM–1PM! 🍗 Good food 👁️ FREE vision screenings 😎 Free sunglasses giveaway 💜 All for a good cause See you there!! 🚌 #2020PerfectVisioncampaign #ChickFilASouthLoop #PVC2026 #FreeVisionCare
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Enjoyed my time sharing more about the @etmfoundation at the @northerntrustcompany’s Innovation Showcase! We had 1min for intros. Think I nailed it!
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Last week, our current ARCC Seed Grantees gathered at Northwestern Medicine’s Bronzeville Community Center to hear from community-academic partners Uneq’ka McNeal(UCAN) and Liz Addington (Northwestern University, Medical Social Sciences). ✨ What started as an ARCC Partnership Development Seed Grant back in 2019 has grown into something powerful and it was incredible to learn from their journey. This gathering was part of our Seed Grant Support Program, where grantees came together to connect, share wins and challenges, and dream about what’s next. 💭 Want to learn more about our grantees and the Seed Grant Support Program? Check out the link in our bio! Interested in becoming a Seed Grantee? Applications are open until April 23 at 11:59 PM CT ⏳
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Dr. Jennifer Rossen volunteering at the ETM Mobile Vision Clinic Tour! https://www.perfectvisioncampaign.com/ click here to learn more about this incredible mission and team.
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It is a simple truth that no specialty practice is designed to meet the human body’s every need, and no non-profit is capable of ending poverty alone. Doing our part in fostering a coalition of like-minded organizations expands our collective impact! The Mobile Community Health Incubator (MCHI) is a mosaic: it’s built of small, individual pieces that together form a picture of a brighter, more beautiful future for Chicagoans. Read more about our partner orgs at the link in our bio. We ❤️ our MCHI partners!
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