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Springboard to Success
Investing in the Power of Potential
MISSION
Springboard to Success (S2S) supports programs and partners that propel the Chicago Housing Authority’s youngest residents on their pathways to academic success, economic stability and independence.
VISION
Youth currently living in CHA households achieve housing stability as an adult without the requirement of a housing subsidy.
PURPOSE
S2S supports programs and partners that propel CHA residents on their pathways to academic success, economic stability, and independence. We do this in the following ways:
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Fund and enhance programs that support Chicago Housing Authority youth and the development of 21st Century Learning Skills needed to achieve success in college, career, and life.
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Fund and enhance the Chicago Housing Authority Resident Scholarship Program.
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Leverage Springboard to Success' network of local nonprofit partners to help Chicago Housing Authority youth get to and through college. These organizations help us to identify CHA youth in their programs and connect them to S2S scholarships and services.
About Springboard to Success
Since 2014, Springboard to Success (S2S) has enhanced the vital work of the Chicago Housing Authority’s Resident Services by augmenting current youth programming. S2S supports a robust college access pipeline by funding programs and events that bridge gaps and reduce barriers to get CHA youth to and through college and into professional careers.
S2S supports students on their journey to and through college and into a career. Education is a research proven pathway out of poverty that leads to a higher lifetime earning potential.
Board of Directors
Ken Malone
Board Chair
Laurinda Dodgen
Board Vice Chair
Molina Healthcare
Diane Knoepke
Board Secretary
Northwestern University
Bethany Beaver
Saul Ewing LLP
Jason Carter
College Possible
William J. Dvorak
Kinetic Partners
Michele Anderson-Fitzgerald
Northwestern Medicine
Lauren Hooberman
Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities
Mary Howard
Chicago Housing Authority
Chyanne Husar
HUSarchitecture
Nicole Layton
Chicago Community Trust
Lisa Lee-Herbert
NowPow
Stephanie Klein
Braviant Holdings
Angela Parker
Ryan's Cleaning Services Inc
Clayton Pryor
Chief Mission Officer at Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc.
Taaj Reaves
Angelina Romero
Cook County Assessor's Office
Jo Anna Takla
Devbridge, a Cognizant Company
Marcus Velasco
JMG Financial Group
