Taal Hasak-Lowy published by the Chicago Sun Times
"Through positive relationships and sustained intervention, victims of trauma can grow, learn and heal. But it takes a tangible commitment and intensive support."
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Friends-Chicago awarded $100,000 grant from Impact Grants Chicago
Taal Hasak-Lowy Featured on Comcast Newsmakers
Friends of the Children-Chicago receives a $1.4 Million gift from MacKenzie Scott
Friends of the Children-Chicago is awarded $1.6 million grant from Cook County Justice Advisory Council to expand our unique and proven services to Chicago’s South Side
The grant will dramatically enhance Chicago’s city-wide violence reduction strategy offering more children and families a positive trajectory and a sense of community
Taal Hasak-Lowy Interviewed on WBEZ's Reset
“We know that with consistent ongoing in-depth support for years we can truly make a difference in the lives of these kids”
Chris Patterson and Taal Hasak-Lowy interviewed on NBC Chicago
We invest in kids and provide them support “before possibility and hope leave their mind”. That is why we are part of the solution to decrease gun violence in Chicago.
Chris Patterson interviewed on ABC 7 Chicago
Chris speaks about how important the consistent support of a Friend is to break the cycle of violence for Chicago's youth.
Chris Patterson interviewed on CBSN Chicago
Our Chief Program Officer speaks about the importance of proactive intervention for Chicago's youth.