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Inclusive Construction Initiative FY23 Report

Between FY17 and FY23, the University increased its contracting with minority-owned firms from 25 percent to 32 percent on capital projects of $2 million and larger, tremendous growth for a large institution over that period of time.

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Office of Civic Engagement Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Report

The Office of Civic Engagement’s annual reach and impact report from Fiscal Year 2023 includes highlights of our work alongside campus, community, and philanthropic partners to strengthen neighboring communities by supporting youth, small businesses, nonprofits, and civic leaders.

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SHELDON SMITH, FOUNDER OF DOVETAIL PROJECT

“The (Community Programs) Accelerator did the vetting and strengthening that we needed in order to present ourselves to foundations and funders, who want to feel comfortable and know that you’re solid before they invest in you.”

JASMEEN WELLERE, OFFICE OF SPECIAL PROGRAMS, CLASS OF 2012

"The Office of Special Programs opened a door for me. Because I am a first-generation college student, there is no one in my family that knows the process. If it wasn’t for OSP, I feel like I wouldn’t have had a plan."

MAUREEN JONES, COLLEGIATE SCHOLARS PROGRAM PARENT

"Because of the Collegiate Scholars Program, my daughter was admitted to over 20 colleges. From her freshman year through her senior year in high school, the CSP staff helped her realize what it takes to succeed."

KEMATI PORTER, PRODUCER & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR FOR ETA CREATIVE ARTS FOUNDATION

"Being a part of the (Community Programs) Accelerator taught us the value of reaching out and finding people who can answer questions, open doors, and provide a resource."

Profiles
Jae'Lyn Prewitt
Jae’Lyn Prewitt
Youth Internship Program

After spending her summer at the Toyota Technological Institute at Chicago on the University of Chicago’s campus as part of UChicago’s Youth Internship Program (YIP), Jae’Lyn Prewitt says she's more open to asking questions and confident for college.

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Yvonne Welbon Sisters in Cinema
Yvonne Welbon
Sisters in Cinema

UChicago’s Community Programs Accelerator has helped Weldon grow Sisters in Cinema by providing leadership development, workshops, assistance with grant applications, and more, all at no cost to the organization.

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Joshua Lee
Neighborhood Schools Program Homework Help Initiative

A free after-school initiative, Homework Help has helped high school student Joshua Lee not only with algebra, but with his confidence, too.

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Chocolat Uzma
Chocolat Uzma

Chocolat Uzma is a retail chocolate shop located in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood which specializes in handcrafted, exotic chocolates inspired by its founder’s South Asian culture.

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Brady Janssen
Neighborhood Schools Program Homework Help Initiative

In her role as site coordinator for Homework Help, Janssen oversees scheduling with parents, matches participating local students with UChicago student tutors for 30-minute time slots, works closely with community partner teams on site, and occasionally serves as a tutor herself.

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Inclusion Action Lab Workshop
Cara Collective
UChicago Local

Editing a job description to remove references to “preferred” or “required” candidate qualities may not seem like a significant shift, but for a job seeker, it can mean the difference between apply...

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