Minds Matter Chicago

This is what community looks like when we all show up ☀️ We're bringing everyone back together for the 2026 Minds Matter Chicago End of Year Picnic — and we want YOU there.

📅 Saturday, May 30
🕙 10 AM – 5 PM
📍 Humboldt Park
🥪 Sandwiches + snacks provided

It’s free to attend. Come celebrate, connect, and make memories with the MMC community.
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Happy Volunteer Appreciation Week to the people who make it all possible 💙

They show up every Saturday — reading essay drafts, asking the hard questions, and cheering the loudest when acceptance letters arrive. Because of them, 100% of Minds Matter Chicago students are admitted to a 4-year college or university.

To every volunteer: thank you for being in their corner.

Ready to make a difference? Apply to join us today!

🔗 Learn more @ https://mindsmatterchicago.org/volunteers

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!