
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