Your support makes our work possible. Join us as a partner in freedom.

People like you make it possible for our young leaders and allies to find the space they need to build strong communities, share strategies, and take action for racial justice. Thank you for helping us build new futures.

Make a sustainable impact

Monthly Giving is an essential way that many of our donors make a sustainable impact on our work over time. This consistent source of year-round revenue enables us to spend less time fundraising and more time supporting young people to lead bold action in their schools and communities.

Employer Matching

After making your donation, talk to you employer about their matching gift policy. Find out if your donation qualifies. Then email the matching gift form to development@chicagofreedomschool.org, and we will complete it with the information needed for the match.

Workplace Giving Programs

Chicago Freedom School is able to receive donations with payroll deducted giving programs such as Benevity. Talk with your employer to see if this is a possibility for you.

Essence Jade speaking at the Chicago Board of Education in favor of removing police from schools

CFS alum and youth organizer, Essence-Jade, at the Chicago Board of Education speaking in support of removing police from CPS schools alongside our partners in the #CopsOutCPS campaign. February 2024

Event and program sponsorship

More information coming soon

Moments of Justice

Join us on October 10, 2024 for our 17th Annual Moments of Justice gala!

Partners + Supporters

We are proud to work with the following partner organizations.

  • Albert Pick Jr. Fund

    Anonymous

    Bright Promises

    Chicago Foundation for Women Catalyst Fund

    Cricket Island Foundation

    Julian Grace Foundation

    Grantmakers for Girls of Color

    Ms. Foundation

    Pivotal Ventures Building Power Champions

    Paul M. Angell Foundation

    Polk Bros. Foundation

    Racial Justice Pooled Fund

    Voqal

    W. Clement and Jessie V. Stone Foundation

    Woods Fund

  • • Mia Henry, Founding Director
    • Alex Poeter, Founding Director
    • Mariame Kaba, Founding Chair of the Board of Directors
    • Nadeja Wesley, Founding Treasurer
    • Micaiah Kline, Founding Secretary
    • Kevin Brown, Founder
    • Lamont Boswell, Founder
    • Keisha Farmer-Smith, Founder
    • Linda Hannah, Founder
    • Lesley Kennedy, Founder
    • Mia Muhammad, Founder
    • Jobi Petersen, Founder
    • Pam Smith, Founder
    • Melissa Spatz, Founder
    • Daisy Zamora, Founder
    • Yasmin Ahmed
    • Chris Brown
    • Kristen Cox
    • Shonettia Monique
    • Edward Onaci
    • Jane Palmer
    • Ravi Ricker
    • Jonathan Stacks
    • Adaku Utah

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