CME Group Foundation Funds Study on Mental Health and Well-Being of Chicago Girls, Co-Hosts “Empower Your Voice” Release Event March 18
On March 18, Sinai Urban Health Institute, in partnership with CME Group Foundation and Illinois Children’s Healthcare Foundation, released “EMPOWER YOUR VOICE: Research Findings on the Mental Well-being of Chicago Girls” at a special event at Malcolm X College. CME Group Foundation funded this report as part of its $2 million grantmaking initiative established in 2023 to support the mental health of girls and young women in Chicago.
The “EMPOWER YOUR VOICE” report was developed from a study of approximately 900 girls and female-identifying youth in Chicago. It provides critical insights into mental health challenges faced by young women in the city and highlights the resilience and coping mechanisms that help them navigate these challenges.
From High School to the Working World: Genesys Works and CME Group Foundation
CME Group Foundation has supported Genesys Works Chicago since 2017, giving a total of $375,000 as part of the Foundation’s College and Career Success and K-12 Education portfolios. As a result of this support, CME Group – one of Genesys Works’s 245 corporate partners nationwide – has hosted over 80 Genesys Works interns since 2015.
Since 2002, Genesys Works has empowered thousands of high school students in eight cities across the U.S. The organization’s Chicago site opened in 2010 with a cohort of 19 high school students and has now infused over $17 million in Chicago communities through internships and early career opportunities. In 2023, Genesys Works Chicago served 465 unique students with 31,000 hours of professional training.
CME Group Foundation 2024 Year in Review
In the 2024 Dashboard Report series, we review metrics of success across grantmaking initiatives, including College and Career Success, Early Childhood Education/Kindergarten Readiness, K-12 Education and Girls’ Mental Health.
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Girls’ Mental Health: