Action Civics Spotlight: Reflections of a Juvenile Justice Council Facilitator
My very first experience being a facilitator was completed in front of forty State’s Attorneys in Cook County Juvenile Court; it...
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The College and Career Connections Program Mentors of the Month: Kim and Alex Schneider
Newlyweds Kim and Alex Schneider have not just stolen each other’s hearts but also the hearts of three young people participating...
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Apply Now for TFI Chicago Fellows Tribute Grant!
Mikva Challenge, in partnership with JPMorgan Chase, is pleased to announce the availability of funding to community-based organizations to implement a...
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5 Things You Should Know About the Neighborhood Leadership Initiative
In its first year, the Neighborhood Leadership Initiative, made up of two youth advisory councils of young people ages 13-16, is...
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“The Will to Want for Something Bigger and Better”
By Deon Reece, Juvenile Justice Council Mikva Challenge has transformed my life in many positive ways. The first thing Mikva offered me...
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Protected: What’s New with the Neighborhood Leadership Initiative
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Juvenile Justice Council: We Are Not Throwaways
Members of the Mikva Challenge Juvenile Justice Council came together to make this video reflecting the work of their council. We...
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Juvenile Justice Council Making “Spectacular Changes”
This blog post includes personal testimonies from three Juvenile Justice Council (JJC) Members. My name is Arianna Johnson I’ve been a...
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Action Civics Spotlight: Teen Health Council Raises Awareness on World AIDS Day
On World Aids Day, December 1st, members of the Mikva Challenge Teen Health Council and Chicago Public School’s Chief Health Officer...
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Action Civics Spotlight: MYC and Preparing for Post-School Success
Every year, Mikva’s Mayoral Youth Commission addresses a different issue that impacts young people across Chicago. This year, the 20 young...
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