Network and Inform creative people in the Chicagoland about opportunities for making and showing their art. Raise money and grant funds to artists to make art that is interactive and collaborative. Promote volunteering for community-based, creative efforts. With local artists and the civic-minded doacracy.

Together, we can remove barriers and provide opportunities. As a community of 5 million, we can transform lives. Get involved as a volunteer, donor, or fundraiser today. Break the Cycle of Poverty and Oppression. Leverage Your Circles of Influence.

More than 5M views on YouTube and Facebook. Over 500 screenings including Capitol Hill, British Parliament, UN. Appearances including CNN, BBC, Wall Street Journal 7 Fox news. Established the Censored Womens Film Festival.

Corporation for National and Community Service. National Service in Your State. September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012. Last month, I had the wonderful opportunity to work with the non-profit organization, GirlForward. GirlForward offers a mentorship program for refugee adolescent girls in Chicago. I had the chance to photograph the mentorship program during their holiday ice skating party. Monday, May 2, 2011. Monday, May 3, 2010.

Enter the password that accompanies your username. Regular participation in afterschool programs is linked to significant gains in standardized test scores and work habits as well as reductions in behavior problems.