Press Releases
Minds Matter Chicago Welcomes New Board Members & Secures City Grant to Expand Student Impact
Minds Matter Chicago is excited to announce two dynamic additions to its 2025-2026 Board of Directors – and to share that it has been awarded the City of Chicago Department of Family and Support Services Individual Youth Mentoring Grant. Dominic Cador joins the board after serving as executive sponsor for Minds Matter New York from…
Read More2025-2026 Welcome Letter
Hello Minds Matter Chicago Community, I am honored to welcome you to a new program year filled with opportunity, growth, and impact. This year marks not only a continuation of our mission but also a renewal of our shared commitment to the students, families, and volunteers who make our community so extraordinary. As a first-generation…
Read MoreMinds Matter Chicago Featured in the Chicago Tribune!
RedEye, a publication of the Chicago Tribune, engaged Minds Matter Chicago President, Maria Ptouchkina, regarding how the organization has helped bridge the college enrollment discrepancy gap in low versus high-income students. Read the article for yourself! Do good helping low-income students live up to their college potential
Read MoreMinds Matter Wins Support with the 100 Women in Finance Donation!
Each year, 100WF selects a U.S. beneficiary for its fundraising efforts. In December 2016, Minds Matter was honored to accept this amazing recognition … along with the equally amazing $1.2 Million donation to our growing national organization! For more details: Minds Matter to Receive $1.2 Million as 100 Women in Finance U.S. Beneficiary
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