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Real talk: Washington Heights has been a place where community connections really matter—and in Q2 , we saw that in action. Here’s what moved in a real way: Committee momentum on workforce development outreach —and it showed up in real numbers: 70 new job resources added and 400+ job seekers engaged at regional job fairs. A successful neighborhood survey that helped shape our 2026 programming (because we don’t guess—we ask). Youth volunteer support for holiday events , s

When we talk about empowering youth in Chicago, we're not just talking about programs. We're talking about transformation. About giving young people: especially those who've been overlooked, underestimated, or written off: the tools to write their own stories. This is about Youth Voices and Chicago’s Next Gen leading the way: not someday, but right now. At True Believers Community Connections, we've learned something powerful over the years: creativity unlocks potential in

We're not just talking about change anymore. We're building it: block by block, neighborhood by neighborhood, young person by young person. Q1 of FY26 (July through September 2025) was all about one thing: the pivot to action . At True Believers Community Connections, we spent this quarter moving from vision boards to visible results. And honestly? The energy across our Big 7 communities has been nothing short of electric. This newsletter is your inside look at what went down

There's something special happening in Greater Grand Crossing. If you've driven down 75th Street lately or walked past the historic corners where jazz legends once played, you might feel it too: a shift. A momentum. A community ready to write its next chapter. At True Believers Community Connections, we don't just observe that energy. We plug into it, amplify it, and help turn it into real opportunities for the young people who call this neighborhood home. Welcome to the Grea