Be The Proof Foundation

Today marked a major step forward for Chicago.

With the signing of the Peace Book of Chicago, $900,000 is being invested into youth led work across our communities. This is what it looks like when the city backs real impact.

As Chicago Mayor's Office said, investing in Black and Brown youth is a smart investment. That alignment matters.

Appreciation to City of Chicago – Government and organizations like GoodKids MadCity who are part of making this possible and continuing to create space for this work.

At Be The Proof Foundation, we’re actively employing youth, building confidence, and intervening in violence through structure, mentorship, and discipline.

Looking forward to working and expanding this impact across Chicago.

🔥 GUEST SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT: DANA ABRAMS🔥

We’re proud to welcome Dana Abrams, Real Estate Agent, as a guest speaker at the Be The Proof Summit.

Dana brings real-world experience, discipline, and insight from the world of real estate sharing what it really takes to make decisions that shift your life forward.

At the summit, Dana will break down her journey, the choices that shaped her path, and what consistency looks like when nobody is watching.

This is more than success it’s the process behind it.

📍 Be The Proof Summit

🔥 MEET OUR HOST: ANN GAMBINO 🔥

We’re excited to announce that Anna Gambino will be hosting the Be The Proof Youth Summit a youth centered panel focused on real stories, real discipline, and real life decisions that shape who we become.

Anna is an artist and co-founder of Juggheadz, bringing creativity, leadership, and culture into everything she touches. She’ll be guiding the conversation as we bring together speakers from different paths real estate, music, law, sports, entrepreneurship, and more for an honest, unfiltered dialogue about growth and becoming “the proof.”

This isn’t just a panel. It’s a space for youth to ask real questions, hear real answers, and see real examples of what’s possible.

📍 Be The Proof Summit
🎤 Hosted by: Ana Gambino

Real voices. Real journeys. Real proof.

A few more of our special guests pulling up to the Be The Proof Youth Summit.

Markise Wilson – 8-year-old National Silver Gloves Champion, #1 in the nation at 55 lbs, undefeated.

Rae’Sean – 3x National Champion, 2025 Junior Olympics Champion, ranked #3 in the nation at 80 lbs.

Kentrell – 3x National Champion, 2026 National Silver Gloves Champion, #1 in the nation at 85 lbs.

Real champions. Real discipline. Real results.
This is what youth development is supposed to look like.

April 18th — don’t swipe past this.

You don’t wanna miss the Be The Proof Youth Event 🔥
Free event. Free food. Real knowledge.

Youth come learn directly from folks with expertise in career fields you may be interested in 💼✨

Pull up, bring your people, and come be in the space ✊🏽
Be the proof. Register for event using QR code !!

Entrepreneur and music manager is bringing real insight on business, branding, and ownership to the next generation.
From managing talent to building income streams, he’s showing youth how to turn creativity into opportunity.
This is what generational wealth starts to look like.

Recording artist is bringing real perspective on self-expression, confidence, and navigating the music industry.
Showing youth how to turn their voice, image, and creativity into opportunity.
This is what influence with purpose looks like.

Exciting news! Attorney Cierra Norris is joining the Be The Proof Youth Summit to share her journey in law and leadership. Cierra knows what it takes to navigate complex systems, make powerful decisions, and use your voice to create real change. She’s here to break down the steps from education to career success—and show youth how to move with purpose and confidence in any field “. April 18 “
11AM - 2PM
Hamilton Park,
Chicago If you want to learn how to turn knowledge into action and opportunities into impact, don’t miss this.