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QUSHONA HARRISLeadership. Legacy. Community.
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Renaissance Pillar

Mentorship & Leadership

Prepare the next generation of Bronzeville leaders.

Mission

Surround young people with mentors, opportunity, and civic responsibility.

Vision

A leadership pipeline that never leaves the neighborhood behind.

Goals

  • Youth council with real budget input
  • Paid summer leadership fellowships
  • Elder-to-youth mentorship circles

Community Benefits

  • Higher graduation rates
  • Civic participation
  • Reduced youth idleness

Suggested Partnerships

  • CPS schools
  • Faith institutions
  • Local nonprofits

Related Programs

  • Ward Youth Council
  • Legacy Mentors
  • Summer Fellows

By the numbers

Statistics

300

Youth mentored yearly

25

Paid fellowships

Success Story

Success story placeholder — fellow returns as mentor.

Community volunteers working together in Chicago