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.
Featured on WGN-TV
Chicago Forward talks to Friends of the Children - Chicago and others about crime prevention through mentorship
Seth El-Jamal featured in Crain's Chicago Business
El-Jamal describes how Friends–Chicago plans to virtually connect with families.
Friends–Chicago Mentor, Phalon Carpenter, Interviewed on WBEZ
'No matter what, we are going to be here': School-based mentors become virtual guides.
Letter to the Editor: To Stop Youths From Becoming Disconnected, We Need to Reach Them When They're Children
Chicago Tribune posts letter written by Executive Director, Taal Hasak-Lowy.
Phalon Carpenter Featured on NBC Chicago's Making a Difference Report
Woman looks to pay it forward after mentoring changed her life.
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.