What we do makes a difference. Like many non-profits, WITS has had to re-imagine how we think about fundraising. We are thankful for the genuine support and compassionate hearts of … Read More
Join WITS Down the Rabbit Hole with our UnGala Events
Earlier this summer, WITS unveiled The UnGala: a deconstructed gala highlighting the main elements of a traditional event through a series of Alice in Wonderland themed virtual events, culminating in an evening of … Read More
Introducing the UnGala
Unprecedented Events Call for Unprecedented Events – Introducing the WITS UnGala Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, WITS will not be hosting our annual Blackboard Affair gala. Instead, we will host … Read More
Representation Matters: Finding Pride in the Pages
By: Kevin Hujar and Delaney Earley An estimated 14.8 million people in the United States identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT). This number does not account for people … Read More
Juneteenth, A Holiday Celebrating Black Freedom
Juneteenth, a holiday celebrating Black freedom, is celebrated around the world on June 19th: the day in 1865 (two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed) when slaves in Galveston, … Read More
WITS Associates Board: Compassion and Drive
The WITS Associates Board is a community of young professionals dedicated to WITS’ mission through philanthropic efforts and raising awareness of literacy in Chicago. With quarterly meetings, volunteer opportunities, and … Read More
What’s In This Year’s WITSummer Books Bag?
Each year WITS gives every student in our one-on-one mentor programs a set of brand-new books. This is year is no different. In fact, children having access to books at … Read More
Promoting Prosocial Behavior Through Literature
WITS held another installment of WITS Talks, a series of learning opportunities to help volunteers enhance their time mentoring students. Our focus this month was “Promoting Prosocial Behavior Through Literature,” … Read More
The Blackboard Affair 2019
On Saturday, October 26, 2019 WITS hosted The Blackboard Affair gala at The Geraghty. The 1920s themed event celebrated our 20 years of corporate partnerships. The event was attended by … Read More
