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Founded in 1976 by Bernice Weissbourd, a leading scholar and educator in child development, the organization has grown from a single site to eight direct service centers in the Chicago metropolitan area. Throughout its 35-year history, Family Focus has responded to community needs by expanding to new locations and developing new programs. Last year, Family Focus provided holistic family support se
06/19/2026
Girls Like Me cannot talk about Juneteenth without honoring the Grandmother of this movement, Ms. Opal Lee.
Known as the Grandmother of Juneteenth, Opal Lee shows us that freedom work takes courage, commitment, and generations of love. Through her advocacy, her voice, and her historic walk for justice, she helped pave the way for our nation to recognize Juneteenth as a day of remembrance, celebration, and continued liberation.
Today, we honor Ms. Opal Lee’s legacy and the ancestors who dreamed of freedom long before it was fully realized. We also recommit ourselves to the work ahead: protecting, uplifting, educating, and celebrating Black girls everywhere.
Because freedom is not just something we celebrate — it is something we keep building.
Happy Juneteenth from Girls Like Me Project. ❤️🖤💚
Today, we honor the resilience, joy, and progress that Juneteenth represents, while also recognizing the ongoing work of building opportunity, economic freedom, and justice for generations to come.
And, as we reflect on the meaning of this day, we encourage our community to celebrate with intention: learn the history, support Black owned businesses, celebrate community and culture, give back and advocate for justice, and take time to reflect, share, and honor.
Join us in celebrating with purpose and carry this spirit of reflection and action into our communities.
We are counting down the hours to take action for afterschool and community schools, and we need your help.
✅Tomorrow is the deadline!✅
Behind every thriving young person is an adult who refused to give up on them. Our program staff, coaches, and mentors are not simply doing a job. They are helping shape futures. They are building trust, offering consistency, and showing young people what it means to be seen, supported, and believed in.
As we approach this critical deadline, we are urging lawmakers to protect and invest in afterschool and community school programs. These programs do not just serve young people. They strengthen families, support communities, and help create the conditions every child deserves.
Today, we also honor every mentor who has ever said, I see you. I believe in you.
We invite you to take action with us. Contact your legislators. Stand up for afterschool and community schools.
✅Now is the time. Click the link below to ACT!
https://lnkd.in/g4sy5t-W
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