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
A Passion for Literacy: New Board Members Spotlight
WITS culminated its 2023-2024 school year on June 30 with our Annual Board of Directors meeting, which Board member Craig Close and our partners at PPM Jackson hosted. As the … Read More
WITS Talk: Supporting Newcomers in Chicago Elementary Schools
On January 25th, 2024, WITS presented the first WITS Talk of the new year at FactSet. This WITS Talk focused on how school communities are adapting to the influx of … 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
Mentor Reflections: Fran Borrayo
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
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
WITS Mentor Reflections: Maddy Wright
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
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
