312-786-6915
Stronger Together Networking Happy Hour
Build connections and strengthen your network
October 30, 2025
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Taste 222; 222 N Canal St, Chicago, IL 60606
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Register Here!!
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Stronger Together, an S2S Networking Event, will be a dynamic evening of connection, inspiration, and community building. This event is designed for former S2S Scholarship Awardees and Program Participants who are now young professionals and recent graduates, eager to expand their networks, reconnect with peers, and engage with civic leaders who share their commitment to uplifting Chicago and CHA communities.
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A short fireside chat with Liz Thompson and 1954 grantees: Jamyle Cannon and Cinaiya Stubbs.
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A networking booklet with Networking Bingo to spark conversations and a section to note contacts for follow-up.
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Opportunities to meet fellow S2S alumni, civic leaders, and potential collaborators.
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Who Should Attend?
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S2S scholarship and programmatic alumni now working as young professionals.
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CHA alumni who are civic leaders and can inspire and connect with the next generation.
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S2S community members, like the S2S Board of Directors and S2S donors and funders who are eager to connect with and encourage young professionals who grew up in CHA housing.
Why Attend?
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Connect, be inspired, and expand your network
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Be active in shaping opportunities for young professionals who grew up in CHA housing
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Free delicious food and beverages!
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2025 Event Host Committee
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Divonte Lumpkin, Fast Financial Consulting
Jameelah McCregg, Chicago Housing Authority
Tyreesha Owens, The Federal Savings Bank
Taquita Pendelton, Friends of the Forest Preserves
Taaj Reaves, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
Jocelyne Rico, Bswift
George Beecham, Chicago Bulls College Prep
Davora Buchanan, Metropolitan Family Services
Brianna Bussell, Royal Brush MFG Inc
Kimora Custon, U Chicago Medicine
Tonika Davenport, Metropolitan Family Services
Kentae Elem, Baker Tilly
Frank Lawrence, Jr., Illinois Institute of Technology

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Contact Amanda DeWitt with questions or to pledge a sponsorship gift!
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Amanda DeWitt, Major Gifts Officer
