Happy New Year to our Ignite family! As we near the end of January, here at Ignite we're looking ahead to another year of warmth, light, and growth. 2022 is looking bright for our Ignite community, with upcoming events - including the return of our annual Ignite & Shine Gala this April, and so much more. Read on for some updates from the team at Ignite with this January 2022 Newsletter.
Upcoming Events
Ignite & Shine Gala 2022

We're so excited to announce that this spring will bring the return of our annual Ignite & Shine Gala! This year's celebration will take place at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago on April 30th. Individual tickets will be going on sale in February, but for now, you can purchase sponsorships and read about the event. Stay tuned for more!
Virtual Lunch & Learn

With Black History Month just around the corner, we're hosting a virtual lunch and learn event on Friday, February 25th from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., featuring a conversation between our CEO and President Stephanie Piccirilli and Leroy Malone of the Chicago Greeter and the Chicago History Museum to discuss the history of Bronzeville, and our place in the community there. Sign up below!
Ignite Icons: Lindsay Mullen

To celebrate our 45th anniversary, we're bringing you the Ignite Icons series - highlighting some of the most prominent figures that have been part of the Ignite community over the years.

To kick things off, meet Lindsay Mullen, the chair of our Board of Directors. Head to the link below to hear about her time with Ignite, why she's passionate about the work we do, and what she sees for the future. Read More
What's Your New Year's Resolution?

Each month, we ask some of our Ignite staff and community a themed question. It can be anything from "what's your favorite Halloween costume you've ever worn?" all the way to "how do you prioritize your mental health?"

This month, we asked three of our staff members what their resolutions are for this new year - check them out here, and stay tuned for future theme questions on social media!
Ignite in the News
In case you've missed it, here's where we've been featured over the past few months:

  • The Hill: Youth Homelessness Is At Record Levels - Changing How We Define It Can Help Read More
  • Chicago Tribune: As Chicago Bears tight end Jimmy Graham’s career reaches its twilight, he looks to leave a lasting legacy beyond the football field through flying — and helping Read More
  • The Chicago Sun Times: "The Need Gets Larger and Larger." Overtaxed social service agencies struggle to cope with COVID-19 and help the city’s most vulnerable residents Read More
Stand With Our Youth on Their Journey
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