Bright Promises

Innovating social services for children in Chicagoland since 1869. We use our expertise & resources to address children's most urgent, unmet needs.

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@BrightPromises1 is thrilled to announce that we have received a $1 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. Read the full announcement: https://t.co/bknlhqIBRt

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Mark your calendar - May 25 is Trauma-Informed Awareness Day, a state-wide recognition of childhood adversity that highlights the importance of #prevention, #resilience, & #traumainformed care. We will lift up the voices of our Youth Council via a day-long social media takeover.

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Check out this resource from @ChildTrends with recommendations for caregivers to support children who have experienced racism or racial trauma: https://t.co/Bk5N1EFfae

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Follow along as we share tools and resources to help parents, caregivers, and professionals better understand some of the mental health challenges that children and youth face, along with strategies to increase their health and wellbeing.

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. We recognize the importance of mental health for—and its impact on—the well-being of children, families, and communities. Mental well-being allows children to manage stressors, realize their abilities, learn and work well, and thrive.

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It is urgent that we take action to address the trauma caused by racism. Learn more about Bright Promises Foundation's response at https://t.co/oQEeyYzrOu. #racialtrauma #traumainformed #healingcentered #healing #leading #changing #brightpromises #chicagoyouth #chicago #trauma

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The recent tragic shooting of Ralph Yarl shows the dangerous perception of Black children that is fueled by racial bias.

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Now Accepting Proposals for the EQUIP Early Childhood Grant Program - Apply by May 8 https://t.co/EXaVRbZAV8

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Bright Promises is Moving! - https://t.co/jAnW9JXAPm

We're excited to announce that as of April 1, 2023, we have moved to a new office located at Impact House.

Our new address is:
Bright Promises Foundation
℅ Impact House
200 W. Madison Street, Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60606

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Funding Opportunity - Letters of Inquiry are now being accepted for the "Healing, Leading, Changing" grant initiative to support youth-serving programs that address childhood trauma caused by racism. LOIs are due by February 24, 2023 at 5:00p CST - https://t.co/k8B3Cgnmo0

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You're Invited: Free Webinar about Healing Power of the Arts - 1/26 @ 11a CST - https://t.co/AcXPZq6ioU

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Today we're kicking off our #AttitudeofGratitude campaign. Follow along as we spotlight the incredible impact of our community partners and say thank you to the people and organizations who are working with us to #givekidsachance!

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This #GivingTuesday, we are giving thanks for our amazing community of supporters and partner organizations who make our mission to improve the lives and futures of Chicago children possible.

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Thanks for elevating youth at Bright Promises 2022 Awards! - https://t.co/de2BvSBHML

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THANK YOU to @comcast for featuring @BrightPromises1 on #ComcastNewsmakers. We are grateful for the opportunity to increase awareness about the critical issue of childhood trauma caused by racism. Watch the interview here: https://t.co/TF0FARnyCM
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Join us for Bright Promises 2022 Awards on Tuesday, 10/25, where will honor Andrea with the 2022 Champion for Children Award.

➡️ Register for Bright Promises 2022 Awards: https://t.co/3TcRuKIwwd
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Get to Know our Honoree, Andrea Palmer, Program Officer for the JB and MK Pritzker Family Foundation’s Children’s Initiative!

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As a member of the Pritzker Children’s Initiative team, Andrea leads the Foundation’s strategy to address the needs of expectant mothers and newborns with the goal of reducing the number of pre-term births and the evident racial disparities that exist in birth outcomes.