2012 Update, New Funding Focus and Staff 

After a successful four year cycle on Healthy Children, we are transitioning into funding the new 2012 focus on Promoting Resilience in Children Experiencing or exposed to Trauma.  Click here for more information.

We are excited to share more exciting growth within the organization.  The foundation is pleased to welcome Dr. Kathy W. Dames as director of development.  “Kathy brings a diverse background and extensive knowledge of fundraising for non-profits and program development to the foundation.  Her efforts will play an important role in growing our giving program so that we gain the capacity to fund the work of more organizations,” shares Executive Director, Iris Krieg.  “The foundation works to truly impact communities with lasting solutions that can change a child’s life.”  I am delighted to be a part of such an extraordinary mission,” adds Dames. Click here to read more.

 


 

Media

Primary Contact

Iris Krieg
Executive Director
Bright Promises Foundation
333 North Michigan Ave, Suite 510
Chicago, IL 60601
312-641-5765
iris.krieg@brightpromises.org

          

 


Info

Press Release 10/19/09

Illinois Humane Society Reborn as Bright Promises” (PDF)

Press Release 03/28/11

"Bright Promises Foundation and OCC Celebrate a Successful Partnership" (PDF)

Bright Promises Foundation Fact Sheet (PDF)

Press Release 4/15/11

"Bright Promises Foundation Soiree Benefit to be Best in Class" (PDF)

Press Release 4/22/11

"Ervin 'Magic Johnson' Teams Up with Best Buy in Raising Awareness About Health and Obesity in Youth" (PDF)

Press Release 3/21/12

"Bright Promises Welcomes Dr. Kathy W. Dames as Director of Development" (PDF)

Give Kids a Chance Video

Press Mentions

"Bright Promises Perky at 140th Birthday" Skyline, January 14, 2010.

 

West Town is one of the most ethnically diverse Chicago neighborhoods; it would seem there is a wealth of options for healthy meals.  Yet many people there suffer from the same health-related issues as in other low-income neighborhoods.  Junk food is cheaper and accessible, people are stretched for time and don’t exercise enough –multiple challenges often prevent people from making health a priority.

Jose Alatorre, the Education Director at Northwestern University Settlement Association, is determined to change the mindset about health and nutrition in West Town.  He therefore created a Wellness Policy as part of the Healthy Behaviors Initiative where staff model and enforce a healthy lifestyle.  School age children and their families also receive a variety of classes, focusing on cultures represented in the neighborhood.