As part of Bank of America’s “Making an Impact” initiative, they develop strong partnerships with nonprofit organizations focused on issues fundamental to economic mobility in low- and moderate-income communities. 71% … Read More
Invest For Kids Chicago Announces Working in the Schools as 2025 Grant Recipient
This August, Invest For Kids Chicago announced its list of 2025 Grant Recipients. Ten organizations were chosen from over one hundred applicants, and included among them is Working in the … Read More
NASCAR Chicago visits WITS School Partner Drake Elementary
Two-Time NASCAR Chicago Street Race Winner Visits John B. Drake Elementary to Help Provide Summer Reading Books to CPS Students The NASCAR Chicago Street Race and two-time Chicago Street Race … Read More
WITS Honors Chicago Athletic Association
Since 2016, Chicago Athletic Association has exemplified the WITS values of consistency, community, and empowerment through their financial and mentorship investment in WITS. WITS is thankful for Chicago Athletic Association’s robust … Read More
Bank of America: A Successful Year in Mentoring
This past May, Chicago Bank of America WITS (Working in the Schools) mentors celebrated the end of an amazing year of Mid-Day Mentoring at Walsh Elementary School. Each elementary student … Read More
Mentoring Students in Chicago: Insights from Mentor Madison JohnsonÂ
Prior to working for an investment management firm, Madison Johnson was a school program director at a thriving nonprofit in Iowa City. Upon moving to Chicago and joining corporate America, … Read More
What Keeps Employees Happy: Erica Keswin & WITS
In the summer of 2023, at the peak of the “Quiet Quitting” and the “Great Resignation” movements, I was connected to Wall Street Journal best-selling author Erica Keswin while she … Read More
WITS honors Cboe Global Markets at Annual BBA Gala
Alter & Stone Award The Alter and Stone Award celebrates WITS founders Joanne Alter and Marion Stone. The award recognizes volunteers who have dedicated time, energy, and passion to help … Read More
A Love Letter to Our Community
Today on Valentine’s Day, we want to express our heartful thanks to our steadfast WITS community. WITS is a movement of educators, volunteers, and investors coming together to support better … Read More
Building Community In the City and The Office
Building Community Working in the Schools (WITS) is the largest volunteer corps providing yearlong mentorship to Chicago Public School elementary students. The cornerstone of WITS student mentorship programs is their … Read More
