One For One

Sending a HAPPY BIRTHDAY to this joyful, creative soul! 🎉✨

Robert, you truly are a shining star 🌟 We’re so grateful for you and all the gifts you bring-your energy, creativity, and positivity make a difference every day.

Young people are telling us exactly what they need.

“Chicago youth rely on out-of-school and community-based programs as safe spaces for connection, skill-building, and mentorship. Young people involved in out-of-school programs report higher optimism about their futures and greater aspirations for four-year college degrees.”

—A Better Chicago’s State Of Our Youth Report 2026

So proud to see this 💎, MarJewel, growing such incredible things and pouring so much love into the community🌱

Happy Birthday CASSANOVA!

This is what it looks like when someone takes their role seriously—showing up focused, learning the craft, and making sure others are seen.

Now it’s your turn. Celebrate big, you deserve it!🎂🎂🎂❤️💯

Happy Birthday, Ron! 🎂

From your early years in the program to now as an alum, it’s been incredible to watch your growth over the years. It’s a privilege to see the person you continue to become!

Wishing you a year ahead full of new opportunities, continued growth, and everything you’ve been working toward.

Grateful to celebrate you today!

Access matters.

Through skill-building workshops, career exploration, industry visits, and hands-on training, our young people gain real exposure to different paths while building confidence and workplace readiness.

It’s not just about learning new skills. It’s about having the space to explore, expand what is possible, and begin shaping a path that reflects who they are and where they want to go.

Happy Birthday BREANNA!

Your big heart and incredible strength shine through in everything you do. 💯

Your future is bright, and we’re so grateful to walk alongside you as it unfolds.

❤️🧡💛💙

The first two weeks in a new job are often the most challenging, filled with hidden hurdles that can get in the way of success, like a phone bill, lack of WiFi access, state ID fees, work shoes, or even a fresh haircut.

That’s why, in our Keeping Grounded summer immersive work program, we build in support from day one, making sure young people have what they need before their first paycheck arrives.

By removing some of these small, practical barriers, they can show up prepared, confident, and ready to succeed from day one.

Happy Birthday, Brianna! 🎂

Your leadership, dedication, and heart make a difference every day. The way you show up for others never goes unnoticed. Wishing you a year that reflects all the good you put into the world.💯❤️

Leadership grows through consistency, courage, and lasting relationships.

Thanks to the relationship-driven commitment of Philos Foundation, we’re proud to celebrate Tamariyanna as a recent recipient of a leadership award, recognizing years of growth and dedication. What began as participation has grown into mentorship. Today, Tamariyanna works in a youth development role with One For One Chicago, guiding and inspiring younger students by sharing her experiences and supporting their progress. By actively organizing activities and leading group discussions, she demonstrates the positive influence young leaders can have. Through sustained support and career exposure, she also secured employment with our community partner Wildman BT, gaining real-world experience in the event planning industry. In addition to her current roles, Tamariyanna has coordinated workshops across time zones and is recognized as a community leader.

We’re grateful for partners like Philos Foundation, whose commitment opens pathways like Tamariyanna’s.

New home, same mission.

We’ve been showing up across the West Side — and now we finally have a home base. This new space gives us more capacity for job training, mentorship, counseling, and daily connection, all under one roof.❤️

Happy Birthday, GEORGE!! 🎉

It’s been powerful to watch your growth — the way you continue to learn, stretch yourself, and keep showing up with kindness. Your heart of gold shines through in all that you do! 💛💛💛🌟

Wishing you all the best!