Ignite a Future. Light a Star.
Right now, young people across Chicago are showing up ready to grow, ready to lead, and ready to build something for themselves. But they can’t do it alone.
At Chicago Emerging Stars, we are not waiting for the future. We are building it alongside the young people who are ready to lead it.
Our Impact So Far
Since officially launching on June 2, 2025, Chicago Emerging Stars has already supported 6,000+ young people and families across Chicago through mentorship, community events, youth-centered programs, and direct support.
Today, more than 120 youth are receiving direct program and mentorship support through our growing work.
And we are just getting started.
A Moment That Changes Everything
“This is the first time I feel like my voice actually matters.”
One moment like this can change everything for a young person. At Chicago Emerging Stars, we create spaces where young people feel seen, heard, and supported not just for who they are today, but for who they are becoming. Your support helps make moments like this possible.
What’s Happening Right Now
Every day, young people are showing up and stepping into their potential. They are speaking up about real issues in their communities. They are building confidence in spaces designed for them. They are turning ideas into action and learning what it truly means to lead.
This work is not something we are planning for the future. It is happening right now.
Where Your Gift Goes
Your donation helps fund the real needs behind the work: program supplies, mentorship support, youth workshops, event materials, outreach, transportation support, food, safe spaces, and the day-to-day tools it takes to keep showing up for young people.
Every contribution helps us create real opportunities, real support, and real change.
Your Impact
Your donation directly supports young people across Chicago:
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$25 helps support program materials for one student
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$50 helps support access to a leadership or career workshop
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$100 helps fund mentorship and youth support resources
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$250+ helps expand opportunities for multiple youth across our programs
Every gift matters. Every dollar helps move the mission forward.
Be Part of What We’re Building
This work continues because people choose to show up. More young people are stepping forward. More voices are being heard. More futures are being shaped.
Your support today helps us meet this moment and continue building spaces where young people can lead, grow, and thrive.
Donate today and be part of what we’re building.
Frequency
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Amount
Spark a Dream: Helps support program supplies for one student.
$25
Launch Potential: Helps support access to a leadership or career workshop.
$50
Fuel a Future: Helps fund mentorship and youth support resources.
$100
Build a Brighter Galaxy: Helps expand opportunities for multiple youth across our programs.
$250
Other
0/250
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Chicago Emerging Stars is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.