Minds Matter Chicago

Minds Matter Chicago is excited to announce the newest members of the 2025-2026 Board of Directors! Please join us in welcoming Dominic Cador and Tim Martinez. We are thrilled they’re here and about the value they will bring to our organization.

Thanks to your incredible generosity, we raised over $40,000 during this Season of Giving! Your support makes world-class college preparation possible for our students at no cost. On behalf of everyone at Minds Matter Chicago, thank you for believing in our mission and transforming lives. 🎓💙

🎁 Give the gift of endless possibilities!

A donation to Minds Matter Chicago this Season of Giving helps one more young mind step onto a college campus and envision a future where their dreams are possible.

These experiences don’t just build excitement; they empower students to discover their best, most realistic college fit.

Because of supporters like you, a student can turn their dreams into reality. 💫

Consider giving today!

✨ This holiday season, all of us at Minds Matter Chicago want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support.

Because of you, we’ve built a vibrant community that uplifts our students, inspires them to dream big, and empowers them to strive for excellence.

Thank you for your continued partnership and belief in our mission.

Here’s to another year of opening doors, creating opportunities, and helping students turn their dreams into reality. 💫

Thank You!

✨ This , we’re raising funds to support our annual Sophomore and Junior summer programs at Minds Matter Chicago.

Sophomores will spend a week in the wilderness building leadership skills and bonding with their cohort, while Juniors explore college campuses and get a glimpse of their future.

Your donation has a direct impact on students’ futures: helping support their academic growth and opening doors to life-changing opportunities.

Consider giving today!

📚 The key to success is preparation — and every Saturday during the school year, our students show up and put in the work.

They’re dedicating time to prepare for the ACT and SAT, strengthening the skills that open doors to higher education.

When you donate to Minds Matter Chicago, you’re directly supporting their pursuit of excellence and giving them the tools they need to thrive.

Consider giving today!

✨ Happy ! This season, we’re raising funds to support our mentorship program at Minds Matter Chicago.

By recruiting, training, and supporting dedicated mentors, we’re making sure high-achieving students from underserved communities get the guidance they need to thrive in college and beyond. Your donation has a direct impact: providing students with the tools, resources, and mentorship that help turn dreams into reality. 💫

Consider giving today!

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We’re raising support for the essentials: mentors, college visits, test prep, and summer programs that empower our students all year long.

Stay tuned for the stories behind the wish list. 💫

We're making history this year! 🌟

Minds Matter Chicago is welcoming our largest collective student class ever — 26 inspiring new sophomores representing 10 high schools and 22 neighborhoods across Chicago.

Last year, 100% of our seniors were accepted to 4-year colleges, with over 85% committing to top 150 institutions. This year, we're doing it again.

Get involved:
✨ Spread the word
🤝 Volunteer as a mentor
💙 Donate to support student programming

Together, we're helping Chicago's brightest young minds reach their full potential.

To our Minds Matter Chicago community, thank you so much for your support during this year's Homecoming 5K Walk/Run. Thanks to you, we raised $22,000! Your support makes everything we do possible - we so appreciate your partnership. On behalf of all of us, to all of you: Thank you! Hope you're having a wonderful start to 2025-2026 school year.

🥇 Every mile makes a difference. Run the Homecoming 5K with us and power students’ futures! 🏃‍♀️💨

Think mentorship, test prep, and life-changing summer experiences. With each registration, donation, and stride—you're setting futures in motion.

📅 Saturday, Oct. 25 @ 9 a.m. (packet pick-up opens at 8AM)

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Register or join a team today - 🔗: https://raceroster.com/events/2025/108602/minds-matter-chicago-homecoming-5k

Every step counts—literally. Our Homecoming 5K is on its way to our $50,000 goal, but we need your support! Will you help us go further?

👟✨ Lace up for the run or donate to a participant or team. Early registration ends on Oct. 13!

Together, we empower students to conquer summer programs, testing, and mentorship that shape college success.

📅 Saturday, Oct. 25 @ 9 a.m. (packet pick-up opens at 8 a.m.)

📍Montrose Harbor Grove 16

Sign up or donate (🔗: https://raceroster.com/events/2025/108602/minds-matter-chicago-homecoming-5k)