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WITS honors Cboe Global Markets at Annual BBA Gala

Jackson MayDecember 8, 2023Events, Partnerships

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

Mentor Reflections: Fran Borrayo

Annie KennedyFebruary 28, 2023Partnerships, Programs, Volunteers

Working in the Schools works with over twenty-five program partners to provide literacy support and mentorship. Fran Borrayo, a longtime mentor, has worked for two of them. He started his … Read More

A Love Letter to Our Community

Ashley BloomFebruary 13, 2023Partnerships, Volunteers

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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

Patrick HattonFebruary 6, 2023Mission & Outcomes, Partnerships

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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

WITS Mentor Reflections: Maddy Wright

Annie KennedyOctober 20, 2022Partnerships, Programs, Student & Mentor Spotlight, Volunteers

Throughout our two years of virtual programming, our second year had a noteworthy highlight—WITS’ first-ever international volunteer mentor. Based in London, England, mentor Maddy Wright works in investment management at … Read More

WITS Mentor Reflections: Cady Swiler

Annie KennedyApril 18, 2022Partnerships, Programs, Volunteers

In honor of National Volunteer Week, we asked WITS mentor Cady Swiler to reflect on her time volunteering in our Workplace Mentoring and virtual programs. Cady works as a Lead … Read More

The White Sox and WITS: Supporting Communities Together

Shawn BushOctober 5, 2021Partnerships, Programs

The Chicago White Sox began their partnership with WITS in 2010, shortly after launching the White Sox Volunteer Corps. Christine O’Reilly is the White Sox Vice President of Community Relations & … Read More

Juneteenth Community Programs, Teaching Guides, & Anti-Racism Resources

Erin ToaleJune 18, 2021Diversity Initiatives, Events, Inside WITS, Mission & Outcomes, Partnerships

Juneteenth is celebrated annually on June 19, which is the day in 1865 that enslaved people in Galveston, Texas got word that they were free. President Joe Biden signed the … Read More

Chicago White Sox and the Eaton Family Continue to Support WITS During the Pandemic

Shawn BushApril 9, 2021Partnerships, Volunteers

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The Chicago White Sox are a committed organization on the baseball diamond and in the community. WITS’ partnership with the White Sox has always focused on supporting students and families … Read More

Engaging with your Local Library

Jesse AltmanFebruary 25, 2021Partnerships

Text on computer screen reads: Engaging with your Local Library, with a cook stack and office supply jar

When you think of your local library, what is the first thing that comes to mind? For most people, it is probably spending time perusing the many shelves for the … Read More

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