Friends–Chicago Mentor, Felix Kombwa Interviewed on WBEZ Friends of the Children understands early intervention is powerful and can help break the cycles of intergenerational trauma, violence and poverty.
Friends–Chicago Program Director, Seth El-Jamal & Executive Director, Taal Hasak-Lowy Interviewed on WVON Program Director, Seth El-Jamal, and Executive Director, Taal Hasak-Lowy, talks pairing up Chicago's highest priority youth with a Friend for 12+ years.
Friends–Chicago Executive Director Taal Hasak-Lowy Interviewed on WCPT-AM Hasak-Lowy describes how Friends of the Children is working to break the cycle of generational poverty and youth who are facing the greatest obstacles.
Michael Jordan is Donating Proceeds From a Special-Edition Bulls Jersey to Friends of the Children! Nike released special-edition Chicago Bulls jersey in commemorated of Michael Jordan's 10-part ESPN Films and Netflix documentary series, "The Last Dance."
Friends of the Children–Chicago Featured in Chicago Tribune Chicago Forward series The Chicago Tribune Editorial Board's series entitled “Chicago Forward – Young lives in the balance,” features Friends of the Children–Central Oregon.
Chicago Tribune: Kids Exposed to Violence As featured on the front page of the Chicago Tribune, Friends of the Children highlights the importance of a positive, consistent relationship with an adult.
Seth El-Jamal featured in Crain's Chicago Business As featured in Crain's Chicago Business, El-Jamal describes how our 7 Friends continue to mentor 56 youth, despite the concerns regarding COVID-19.
Friends–Chicago Mentor, Phalon Carpenter, Interviewed on WBEZ Despite the stay-at-home order, Friends–Chicago is staying connected with youth through virtual conversations. "No matter what, we are going to be here."
Letter to the Editor: To Stop Youths From Becoming Disconnected, We Need to Reach Them When They're Children As featured in Chicago Tribune, Friends of the Children–Chicago's Executive Director, Taal Hasak-Lowy, writes a letter to the editor.