Family Talks airs on Monday, November 23rd at 5:30 pm on WVON 1690 AM with special guests U.S. Representative Bobby Rush and Paulette Holloway Rush. Family Talks is a new radio show with our CEO Jamal Malone and his wife Latisha Malone, financial expert and Certified Fitness Instructor specializing in empowering women through physical and [...]
There has been a dramatic increase of 33% in youth referrals to our Foster Care Program. Our CEO Jamal Malone explains Chicago's shortage of foster parents and how you can make a difference in a child's life and your own. Chicago foster parents program needs more help as need surges during pandemic November 16, 2020 WGN [...]
Our Foster Care Program was featured on WGN TV Channel 9 News recently in response to a dramatic increase of 33% in youth referrals to our Foster Care Program. Our CEO Jamal Malone explained Chicago's shortage of foster parents and how you can make a difference in a child's life and your own. Chicago foster parents [...]
We are proud of our students for continuing to persevere during these challenging times of remote learning and are providing them with anti-theft, waterproof backpacks with phone charging ports and filled with school supplies. Contents include remote learning convenience tools such as laptop-friendly desks, computer LED lamps, laptop carrying cases, ear buds, and PPE supplies [...]
The story of Ada S. McKinley the organization and its longevity are rooted in the dedication and resilience of our founder and namesake. Ada Sophia McKinley started our now 101-year-old organization during the Spanish Flu pandemic (January 1918 to December 1920) and the Chicago Race Riot of 1919. The essential work we are doing over [...]
RECENT NEWS FEATURES Chicago foster parents program needs more help as need surges during pandemic November 16, 2020 WGN-TV/CHANNEL 9 NEWS Click Here to Watch Mental health among Black Chicagoans a concern as suicide numbers rise October 29, 2020 CHICAGO TRIBUNE Click Here to View Article Story shared nationally by Yahoo! News on 10/29/20 [...]
With COVID-19 cases on the rise, health experts are concerned about the increase of suicides among Black Chicagoans. Our Mobile Crisis Response Team is highlighted, and our CEO Jamal Malone spoke to Chicago Tribune's Alison Bowen about the challenges the black community faces. Mental health among Black Chicagoans a concern as suicide numbers rise October [...]
There are many reasons why Chicago's vaccination rates have declined. WBEZ-FM 91.5's Justin Kaufmann invited our CEO Jamal Malone to share what he's seeing among families of children enrolled in our Head Start Programs. Why Are Childhood Vaccination Rates Falling In Chicago? October 26, 2020 WBEZ-FM 91.5 Listen Here
We share the health concerns over Chicago’s low childhood vaccination rates. Our CEO Jamal Malone spoke with Chalk Beat Chicago’s Cassie Walker Burke to offer insights into vaccination challenges amid the pandemic. Chicago’s childhood vaccination rates are slipping. Health officials are worried. October 19, 2020 CHALK BEAT CHICAGO Click Here to View Article Story shared [...]
We are extremely proud of 15-year-old pilot Zaire Horton, a student in our College Preparation & Placement Program. Zaire flew his first solo flight under the instruction of the Aviation Program at Dunbar Vocational Career Academy. Currently a sophomore, he will obtain his glider pilots license when he turns 16, his private pilot license by [...]
