Friends of the Children–Chicago Featured in Chicago Tribune Chicago Forward series
"Chicago Forward – Young lives in the balance" is a six-month initiative that will feature Friends–Chicago.
Local News
We believe generational change happens one story at a time.
Friends–Chicago Featured on Chicago Unheard
Friends of the Children–Chicago builds vital bridge between families and schools.
Mentor Felix Kombwa Interviewed by Chicago Health
The importance of mentorship.
Friends–Chicago Executive Director and Program Director Interview on ABC Chicago's Building a Better Chicago
Friends of the Children–Chicago offers long-term mentorship for youth facing multiple systemic obstacles.
Chicago Tribune: Kids Exposed to Violence
Friends of the Children–Chicago featured in Chicago Tribune article.
Friends–Chicago Executive Director Taal Hasak-Lowy Interviewed on The Jam
Breaking the cycle of generational poverty, abuse and violence.
Friends–Chicago Executive Director Taal Hasak-Lowy Interviewed on WCPT-AM
Friends–Chicago Program Director, Seth El-Jamal & Executive Director, Taal Hasak-Lowy Interviewed on WVON
Friends–Chicago Mentor, Felix Kombwa Interviewed on WBEZ
When mentors commit from kindergarten through high school graduation.