“Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more.” – H. Jackson Brown Jr. Volunteering represents a social commitment where individuals generously contribute their time and resources toward a specific objective. In … Read More
Literacy Programs Help Students Succeed: CEO Tena Latona Speaks at 2023 Blackboard Affair Gala
November 11th marked this year’s annual WITS Blackboard Affair Gala, hosted at The Geraghty. The goal of this event is to raise funding for and promote how literacy programs help … Read More
Literacy Programs Help Students Succeed: Student-to-Mentor Jessica Acevedo Speaks at 2023 Blackboard Affair Gala
WITS Mentor Jessica Acevedo took the stage at The Geraghty on November 11th at WITS annual Blackboard Affair Gala to talk about her uniquely special experience with WITS, and how … 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
Guest Blog: What WITS Means to Super-Mentor Eve Rounds
Editor’s Note: This is a guest blog written by WITS mentor (currently volunteering in three different programs!) and Writer/Actor/Filmmaker Eve Rounds. She approached this blog as if she were writing … Read More
Meet Kenedi: A third year WITS student who enjoys a good plot twist
WITS is tremendously proud of all our students who participated in WITS Virtual Program this year. Week after week, we have been inspired by our students’ optimism, flexibility, and unflappable … Read More
Meet Atticus and Elliot May
We are all going through a lot of change. As adults, we are adjusting to new habits, routines, and responsibilities. It can be overwhelming, and whether you exercise, bake bread, … Read More
Empowering Readers and Cultivating Remote Relationships
An unprecedented interruption to the school year led to countless changes for Chicago Public School (CPS) students and staff, including a shift in WITS programming. In mid-April, WITS launched Empowering … Read More
WITS Students Empowered To Grow
At the center of everything WITS does are our three core values: consistency, empowerment, and community. One way that students are empowered is through the relationships they build with their … Read More
Beyond the Program: WITS Students Reach For Goals In the Real World
One question the WITS community frequently asks is, how do our students’ experiences in WITS carry over to their lives outside of program? At WITS, we see students going beyond … Read More
