Stories of Impact


Black Futures Month: Tony Salaam
At Heartland Alliance, we believe that everyone has the right to prosper and reach their…
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Black Futures Month: Dawnya Underwood
As First Deputy of our SAFEty Programming, Dawnya Underwood builds systems that provide safe, educational,…
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Black Futures Month: Carlton Mayers
Carlton Mayer II is Heartland Alliance’s Senior Policy Manager for Criminal Justice Reform, leading multiple…
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Black Futures Month: Dr. Brandi Jackson
Dr. Brandi Jackson, is a psychiatrist at Heartland Alliance Health’s Englewood Health Center. She works…
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Freedom from Trafficking: Setting the Facts Straight
We all thrive when we live in a world free of exploitation and trafficking. Heartland…
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Volunteer Month: A Q&A with Hillary E. Catrow, L.Ac.
Hillary E. Catrow, L.Ac. is a licensed acupuncturist who provides a body-based approach to reducing…
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Survivor Voice: Luz, Mother and Survivor of SGBV
Español Colombia has high reported rates of rape and domestic violence generally, and national surveys…
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Opportunity – The Driving Force for The American Dream
It’s an age-old story, an immigrant comes to Chicago with nothing more than the commitment…
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Melody’s Story: Working Towards Financial Stability
Last year, Melody and her children moved to the South Shore neighborhood into a home…
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Meet Marie de Cenival: Senior Gender Advisor, Heartland Alliance International
In celebration of Women’s History Month we are highlighting empowered women who are paving the…
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Look Inside: David James and Town Hall Apartments
David James has been working in property management his whole life. His experience working in…
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Look Inside: Adriana Gracia, VRS & Opciones Saludables
Family is everything for Adriana Gracia, Director of Violence Recovery Services & Opciones Saludables. It’s…
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