Girls On the Run Chicago

Girls on the Run-Chicago (GOTR) uses the power of running to educate and inspire girls for a life time of self-respect and healthy living. GOTR is one of the largest independent chapters of an international organization, Girls on the Run International, based in North Carolina. Founded by five area women in 1999, GOTR-Chicago now has more than 150 volunteer coaches who mentor nearly 1,300 young girls, age eight to 12, in after-school sessions that combine training for a 5K running event with self-esteem enhancing, uplifting workouts.

Celebrating 20 Years!

Springboard Foundation 20th Anniversary

 

Springboard Award Winner Spotlight

Territory NFP

Territory is an afterschool and summer design team program, putting young people to work in their own communities, using urban design to build community identity and re-imagine public spaces across Chicago. Team members learn design skills through activities, and each team completes an urban design, public art or placemaking project working in partnership with their host community, and each project is unique, reflecting the expertise of our team members and the needs of the community.