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Luis Gonzalez, Erie Neighborhood House

The oldest of three siblings in a family with immigrant parents, Luis has felt pressure to succeed. The high school senior has received mentorship in the Proyecto Cuídate program at…

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Luis Gonzalez, Erie Neighborhood House

Endy Salgado and Aldo Vazquez, New Life Centers

Endy enjoyed being physically active as a youngster. Most of all, he loved to run—every minute of every day. So when Epifanio Diaz of New Life Centers came to his…

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Endy Salgado and Aldo Vazquez, New Life Centers

Dennis Green, Englewood First Responders

Dennis Green is quick to confess that when he was younger he was “part of the problem” in the Englewood neighborhood where he grew up. Now he strives to be…

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Dennis Green, Englewood First Responders

Angel Benitez

Angel Benitez had to leave his after-school program in the 7th grade because his family couldn’t afford it. Then they found out about Universidad Popular, which was offering an after-school…

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Angel Benitez

Zion Dawkins, Brownsugar’s Balloon Designs and Academy

Everyone loves balloons. But Zion took it to the next level and built a business out of her infatuation.  “I tried experimenting with what I knew, but a class I…

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Zion Dawkins, Brownsugar's Balloon Designs and Academy

Cavaurion Vinson, Urban Male Network

Cavaurion had no idea when he signed up for a trip to Washington, D.C. that the outing would change the trajectory of his life. That’s when he first met Marlon…

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Cavaurion Vinson, Urban Male Network

Cortney Smith, Something Good in Englewood

Cortney, 14, has big plans. When she finishes her education, she wants a career in business management. She also hopes to one day become a community leader so she can…

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Cortney Smith, Something Good in Englewood

Brandon Hirales, Chicago Youth Boxing Club

Brandon Hirales learned about Chicago Youth Boxing Club from his older sister, who won a Golden Glove tournament after training there for four years. The idea of winning boxing matches…

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Brandon Hirales, Chicago Youth Boxing Club

Giselle Garcia, Beyond the Ball

Giselle, 21, feels like she grew up in Beyond the Ball, a nonprofit in Little Village that uses the power of sport and play to uplift individuals and the community.…

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Giselle Garcia, Beyond the Ball

Brian Small, Branding Englewood

Brian loves to take photographs. His ambition to become a professional photographer got a big boost when the now 13-year-old got involved with Branding Englewood. The nonprofit offers mentoring with…

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Brian Small, Branding Englewood