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LETTER FROM S2S BOARD Springboard to Success S2S works to ensure Chicago Housing Authority CHA youth have equitable access to educational resources and opportunities Access to a good education should be a fundamental right of every young person in Chicago S2S supports the vital work of CHA and the Resident Services Division to reduce barriers and assist youth getting to and through college The challenges of 2020 impacted the lives of many and laid bare societal inequities that disproportionately affect CHA youth and their families Simply postponing summer programming was not an option and with committed partners we were fortunate and proud to see all S2S funded programs and events proceed allowing CHA youth to access resources at a critical time It may be difficult to look back on the past year fondly but we are heartened by the resilience and perseverance of CHA youth More than 150 started college in the fall 75 high school students participated in college prep programs and many others were connected to resources and paid learning opportunities Additionally S2S donors answered the call to assist CHA college students with technology support in the spring and joined us for an overwhelmingly successful virtual fundraiser in July We proudly present this annual report and look ahead with great optimism for the future remaining dedicated to our mission of helping CHA youth succeed in life S2S Board of Directors 2

MISSION Springboard to Success S2S supports programs and partners that propel the Chicago Housing Authority s youngest residents on their pathways to academic success economic stability and independence VISION Youth currently living in CHA households achieve housing stability as an adult without the requirement of a housing subsidy PURPOSE 1 Fund and enhance programs that support Chicago Housing Authority youth and the development of 21st Century Learning Skills needed to achieve success in college career and life 2 Fund and enhance the Chicago Housing Authority Resident Scholarship Program 3 Leverage Springboard to Success network of local nonprofit partners to help CHA youth get to and through college These organizations help us to identify CHA youth in their programs and connect them to S2S scholarships and services 3

S2S BY THE NUMBERS 2x S2S funded participants attend college than non participants 6x College persistence for S2S scholarship awardees 233 Scholarships awarded in 2020 31 of youth moved on from assisted housing since 2015 4 288 Increase in attendance at Take Flight College Reception since 2010

S2S BY THE NUMBERS Scholar ship Demand Vs Scholar ship Availability Scholarship Applicants Scholarships Awarded Based Upon Available Funding In 2020 the Covid 19 global pandemic increased the number of CHA youth who opted to delay the start of their college career 5

MEETING THE CHALLENGE OF 2020 As we began 2020 S2S busily planned with partners for the full implementation of S2S funded summer programming and events for CHA youth However with stay at home orders in place by mid March coupled with the uncertainty brought on by the Covid 19 global pandemic S2S quickly pivoted to meet immediate needs and support the safe delivery of planned activities 6

RESPONDING TO EMERGENCY TECHNOLOGY NEEDS Many CHA college students were forced to make an abrupt transition home in response to Covid 19 campus closures and lost access to valuable campus resources such as computer labs As a result many were faced with attempting to complete assignments and their spring semester via smartphones S2S quickly launched an emergency giving campaign to purchase Chromebooks and thanks to our donors including a generous donation from Molina Healthcare we were able to assist all identified CHA college students with this emergency need 7

DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING 2020 marked the fifth year of the six week DePaul University Program in Documentary Filmmaking for CHA Youth Emphasizing access and diversity young Chicago area females ages 15 20 who reside in public housing learned the fundamentals of filmmaking Throughout the program they were mentored by award winning faculty filmmakers and School of Cinematic Arts graduate film students Due to Covid 19 a robust remote program model was designed that allowed youth to create a series of short 3 minute documentaries primarily made in their own environments on iPads The films themes provide a voice for social topics important to them and serve as an entry point to community discussions on creating positive change in Chicago Through a new collaboration with the Department of Family and Support Services DFSS the short documentary films were submitted to Apple s Anyone Can Create summer showcase an event celebrating the work of several One Summer Chicago media focused youth programs and attended by numerous city officials Three of the eight films submitted from the program won in the selection process securing half of the Apple Showcase s six film slots 8

MOVIE TV SCRIPTS 101 For a third consecutive summer CHA high school youth were invited to participate in an intensive six week program studying the art of screenwriting Restrictions on in person gatherings resulted in a redesigned program that was primarily a remote model with youth attending meetings in Zoom and a couple of in person outings During the first three weeks students became well versed in the Classical Hollywood conventions of writing for film and television through lectures screenings and workshops This section culminated with the students presenting a vetted story pitch for an original short script The last three weeks of the program focused on developing this story into a viable short by focusing on a unique authorial voice and point of view Two of these short projects were then selected to be developed further for a table read In preparation for this presentation students were divided into two writers rooms where they collaborated on rewriting with an intense focus on character theme plot and structure 9

PHOTOGRAPHY S2S supported a new summer program in photography in partnership with DePaul University Twelve CHA youth were able to participate in this inaugural program and develop professional photography skills The program operated mostly as a remote model with meetings held on Zoom and a couple of small in person workshops During the six week program students were given a prosumer level camera and led through a number of technical and creative exercises in order to provide a base for a potential career in photography In addition they were guided on how to use visual imagery as a form of storytelling and self expression CHA youth were exposed to camera mechanics lighting techniques a variety of photography genres commercial editorial portraits experimental and editing software They were given relatively free range when it came to topics to explore though they were urged to focus on an experience that mattered to them most and connects to people in their community Many of the images captured moving and poignant moments from their daily lives The photography program provided youth a powerful creative outlet and we look forward to continuing this impactful program 10

HAMMER MEET NAIL Over the course of six intensive weeks in summer 2020 16 CHA youth utilized their creativity and bolstered their civic commitment by working on a variety of artist inspired projects With funding support from S2S the program was produced jointly by the Smart Museum of Art at the University of Chicago The projects were derived through direct engagement with artist Njideka Akunyili Crosby and in response to her creative practice Teens researched themes of home community engaged artwork racial justice cultural legacy and assimilation and collaboration techniques They also explored various artist media and created pieces of their own design Summer program participants moved through a sequence of activities that allowed them to develop expertise on the artwork of Njideka Akunyili Crosby They have used this expertise to develop a strategy for communications and community engagement to be employed throughout the 20 21 academic year in advance of the Toward Common Cause exhibition as well as events and programming to augment the exhibition from July December 2021 DiMeo inTURNship DiMeo Schneider now Fiducient Advisors an investment consulting firm provided a four week summer program designed to provide college students with exposure and entry into the finance and investment industry Ten CHA college students participated in this virtual program that included training sessions assignments networking and being paired with a mentor With many traditional internships cancelled for the summer DiMeo was purposeful in creating this opportunity for college students that embraced the online learning environment and a chance to reach a diverse student population DiMeo has previously hosted CHA college interns and we are grateful they continue to provide exposure and opportunity for our youth 11

SPRINGBOARD TO SUCCESS SUPPORTIVE PATHWAY EVENTS 12

TAKE FLIGHT NETWORKING RECRUITMENT EVENT Each year in early January S2S hosts a check in event for CHA college students home for winter break The Take Flight Networking Recruitment event allows S2S and CHA staff to connect with youth and ensure they are on track to persist in their studies and graduate Important information on scholarships is shared and each student has an opportunity to sit for a professional head shot for use on their LinkedIn page The event ends with a corporate networking session with organizations representing a variety of industries facilitating valuable professional connections for students and opportunities for corporations to directly promote summer internship and employment openings Brandon Ferguson a recent graduate of Alabama A M walked into the Springboard to Success S2S sponsored Take Flight CHA college networking event with hopes of making job connections He did more than that He landed an internship at Northwestern Hospital Which led to a full time job as a technical analyst in the IT department His first day was April 21 and he is thankful to CHA and S2S for the chance S2S and CHA has done a lot as far as providing students with opportunities said Ferguson who grew up in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood They provided me the opportunity to take free classes The Take Flight events allowed me to meet people and network and ultimately that s how I ended up with the internship S2S and CHA have a number of things that have helped me tremendously As a child Ferguson was interested in computers software and how to build it all His grandmother put him in a program that introduced him to computers A lifelong fascination began In high school he fixed student laptops while juggling football practice and a part time job at Mariano s He learned the value of hard work And now he s doing what he s always wanted He hopes to elevate himself within the department and the hospital before going back to school to pursue his next dream seminary school I am happy he said 13

TAKE FLIGHT COLLEGE RECEPTION During the first week of August each year S2S hosts a celebration for CHA youth who are beginning their college careers at institutions throughout the state and country Although in 2020 a number of youth chose to delay their college start or begin it locally at a community college over 150 CHA youth moved forward with plans to head to campus and were celebrated at this event To comply with Covid 19 safety guidelines this was a drive thru event held in the parking lot of the Charles Hayes Family Investment Center Each attendee received a full complement of dorm room essentials such as linen towels lamps and toiletries Additionally through the generosity of S2S donors we were able to provide each youth with a brand new Chromebook Colleges and universities represented included Harvard Howard University of Arizona Xavier and the University of Michigan to name a few 14

BACK TO SCHOOL BACKPACKS In lieu of our traditional back to school event at Brookfield Zoo S2S provided 1 000 brand new backpacks filled with school supplies for distribution directly to youth at CHA family sites Volunteers came together to safely pack school supplies at the Charles Hayes Family Investment Center while contracted case management agencies in CHA s FamilyWorks program assisted with delivery 15

S2S ASSOCIATE BOARD LAUNCH In March S2S launched an Associate Board of Directors Our inaugural board of 11 young professional members are eager to give back to their community connect with peers and learn about philanthropy in Chicago The Associate Board s objective is to support the overall mission and activities of S2S by acting as ambassadors for the organization introducing the organization to new potential supporters and raising funds through events and social media campaigns targeted at young professionals The chance to serve on the Associate Board is an excellent professional development opportunity and is a great way for young professionals to give back and grow with the organization as they grow in their career In our country families living in public low income housing in high poverty neighborhoods are more likely to be Black and Hispanic As a youth growing up in public housing in the Englewood community I understand what traumas are associated with living in poverty here in Chicago The youth in our communities are often faced with cross generational traumas that have lasting impacts on their potential for prosperity and success in life This is why the mission of S2S is so important to me and essential to the students and families we serve With the programs that S2S helps fund and support in collaboration with CHA youth have the opportunity to achieve success in college career and in life Our mission is to see all CHA youth reach academic success economic stability and independence With the generous support of donors and the tireless work of our team we persevere through various challenges whether fiscal political or societal to assist our youth in reaching their goals and beyond I joined S2S because this mission is clear We are excited to see our youth overcome the odds by graduating high school obtaining a college degree and landing a career in an industry they always envisioned themselves to be in This is why I support S2S and I encourage you to support S2S too 16 Jason Carter Chair S2S Associate Board

INAUGURAL MEMBERS JASON CARTER CHAIR DePaul University ANA FINAN Amazon Web Services FREDERICA JUSTE VICE CHAIR Chicago Housing Authority ASHLEE MATHEWS True Partners Consulting ABBEY AUSTIN Capital One HARRY MCCOLLUM UBS Asset Management BRIANNA A BUSSELL WebInsight CASEY NUNES Big Brothers Big Sisters Chicago NICK CRISTIANO Marquette Associates Inc KOEMI VALENCIA ADLINK Tech ELINA FELDMAN Pepsico 17

PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT 18

BACK TO THEIR FUTURE VIRTUAL FUNDRAISER On July 16th S2S hosted a virtual fundraising rally for CHA youth Back to Their Future celebrated the resiliency and accomplishments of CHA youth in the face of uncertainty and gathered a community of supporters to cheer and prepare them for their return to school in the fall A packed fast moving hour included inspiring messages from Mayor Lori Lightfoot and First Lady Amy Eshleman Film Director Nikki Da Costa and CHA young adults who have benefitted from S2S supported programs and scholarships It was a fantastic evening that raised over 100 000 in support of S2S college pathway programs for CHA youth CHA EMPLOYEE CAMPAIGN FOR SCHOLARSHIPS At the end of 2019 we launched our first ever employee giving program in partnership with the Chicago Housing Authority S2S was pleased to partner with CHA and offer employees an opportunity to make a big difference in the lives of the youth we serve And because S2S Scholarship recipients are six times more likely to persist in college than their peers all employee contributions fund our scholarship program We are so thankful for the results of this campaign A total of 79 CHA employees collectively contributed 25 644 in gifts and pledges As a result 25 additional scholarships were available for 2021 2022 school year We appreciate every employee who contributed and therefore expanded access to our scholarship program S2S plans to invite additional corporate partners to participate in an employee giving program for our scholarships in the years to come Thank you to all the CHA staff who participated in making higher education possible for CHA residents 19

2020 We thank all of our generous donors and 50 000 and Up 1 000 to 2 499 500 to 999 250 to 499 cont d Chicago Housing Authority Anonymous Marquette Associates James Bebley Cheryl Burns Charity and Associates Cheryl Colston Bill Dvorak Executive Construction Michael Gurgone Diane Knoepke Bryan Land The Lightengale Group Diana Liu Mark Mandich Ann McKenzie Samuel Mendenhall Ice Miller Mike Moran The NHP Foundation Brian O Neal Skender Silvia Spiegel Pritzker Traubert Foundation US Bank Joseph Valerio Marcus Velasco Frederico D Escoto Allen Faucett Steven Field James Gallo Kristen Hamer Anthony Hardy Jerry Johanes Deanna Johnson Bradley Klein John Knoepke Tanjnique Miller Matt Mosher Rebecca Olvera Ron Redd Patricia Rios Michael Schmieskors Jordan Townes Travis Vannoy Russell Leslie John Mattern Kevin McCloskey Tonnie McGuire Abdiel Ortega Crystal Palmer Lee Pratter Tracy Sanchez Robert Sekula Cary Steinbuck Bruce Weber April Welch Byron Williams 20 000 to 29 999 PPM America 10 000 to 19 999 BMO Harris Bank Comcast Molina Heathcare Say My Name Productions 5 000 to 9 999 Joel Brown Cabrera Capital Nan McKay and Associates 2 500 to 4 999 Aria Group Chicago Equity Partners Darwill The Habitat Company Holsten Development Mary Howard TransUnion 20 250 to 499 Colleen Brennan Danita Childers Crystal Coats Nakia Dale Charnese Davis Sylvia Davis Lucas Fopma Lois Hampton Devora Jones Thomas King Stephanie Klein Ariana Klitzner Matthew Knoepke Judith Lee

DONOR LIST partners for their cash and in kind support in 2020 Under 249 Under 249 cont d Under 249 cont d Under 249 cont d Angela Allen Doris Anderson Tillman Anonymous Darryl Arrington Eric Baer Kit Barmeyer Thomas Barnicle Felicia Barrett Lisa Besch Sean Biggins Adrienne Bitoy Jackson Hayley Block Shawn Blum Kent Born Gionna Branch Charles Brenner Esperanza Brito Cassie Brooks Sarah Broughton Taheria Brown Julie Brown Brianna Bussell Ebony Campbell David Campione Emily Canham Kyrie Cantarero Alfredo Cantoral Elaine Carter Jason Carter V Cybil Charlier Quinesha Colbert Annette Colston Dustin and Kelly Cook Chris Cox The Cristiano Family Julianna Crumlish Raj Datta Grant Davidson Amanda DeWitt Terry Donlon Patrick Duda Danielle Dye Michelle Epps Elina Feldman Ana Finan Larry Fitzpatrick Stephanie France Venis Frazier Annette Freid Joshua Frigon Jennifer Gabrenya Samantha Galainena Dixon Galvez Searle Elizabeth Gelfman Michael Goldberg Robert Graham Timothy Hackert Jesse Handler Molly Hansen Mieya Hardee Dartanyoun Harris Madeleine Hiemstra Patti Hiemstra Karlton Hildebrandt Amy Hooberman Bridget Howard Angela Hurlock Jeff Isaac Audrey Johnson Janice Jones Tyra Jones Rebecca Joslin Frederica Juste Amanda Kalis Neville Kanga Elizabeth Killian Rich Lalley Lisa Lee Herbert Anne Lehocky Kendra Thomas Mary Anne Leonido Hillary Timlin Dan Levenson Robert Toon Scarleth Lever Joseph Tyner Kaitlin Lowey Christa Velbel Taylor Lundberg Claudia Weems Tim Magner Kelly Weiley Samantha Manuel Gerlich Wintersteen Adam McElhinney Suellen Wolk Nieva Mehta Nathan Yates Aida Mendoza Andrea Mitchell Ila Muller Sabrina Nelson Network for Good Kristin O Brien Dennis Olson Trevor Pachis Sandra Peralta Grady Melissa Platt Susan Popkin Constance Power Ella Renfro Jessica Reyes Ann Rice Miriam Rios Eshwar Sankar Jack Schauer Deborah Shelton Kim Slappy Reed Smith Louise Smith Stephanie Smith Robin Spears Taylor Stavitsky Michael Sterne Patricia Steward Shemika Swann Thompson 21 Andrew Teitelman

2020 INCOME STATEMENT FOR YEAR TO DATE DECEMBER 31 2020 and 2019 REVENUE AND SUPPORT Corporate Contributions Government Contributions Individual Contributions Annual Appeal Contributions Pledged campaign contributions net of related expenses In kind contributions and gifts Net Assets Released from Restrictions Event Ticket Sales Interest Income TOTAL REVENUE AND SUPPORT 2020 EXPENSES Program Services Youth Program Services Senior Program Services Contract Services Accounting Services Consulting Services 432 773 333 624 20 733 19 105 178 905 1 475 081 2 000 24 608 49 382 173 195 2 061 1 030 873 101 911 120 695 36 200 4 577 1 943 977 357 264 357 264 209 887 267 625 477 512 15 120 6 933 22 053 Administrative and General Expenses Total Expense 176 808 556 125 17 670 17 670 Increase in Net Assets 474 748 1 448 795 1 660 375 211 580 2 135 123 1 660 375 Net Assets Beginning of Year Net Assets End of Year 22 2019

Financials BALANCE SHEET AS OF DECEMBER 31 2020 and 2019 ASSETS Current Assets Cash account Accounts Receivable Investments Other Assets Total Current Assets TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES NET ASSETS Liabilities Current Liabiities Accounts Payable Total Current Liabilities Total Liabilities Net Assets Unrestricted net assets Temporarily restricted net assets Total Net Assets TOTAL LIABILITIES EQUITY 2020 Unaudited 2019 313 159 8 585 1 808 920 10 959 1 771 597 20 000 2 141 623 1 795 417 6 500 6 500 135 042 135 042 306 174 1 828 949 2 135 123 2 141 623 163 029 1 497 346 1 660 375 1 795 417 3 820 23

Board of Directors Ken Malone Board Chair Laurinda Dodgen Board Vice Chair Molina Healthcare Joel Brown Board Treasurer PPM America Diane Knoepke Board Secretary Northwestern University S2S Raj Datta Oak9 William J Dvorak Kinetic Partners Lauren Hooberman City Colleges of Chicago Elizabeth Killian Stephanie Klein Braviant Holdings Lisa Lee Herbert NowPow S P R I N G B OA R D TO S U C C E S S w w w S 2 S C h i o r g ANNUAL REPORT Angelina Romero Cook County Assessor s Office Marcus Velasco JMG Financial Group Ex Officio Members Tracey Scott CHA Chief Executive Officer Mary Howard CHA Chief Resident Services Officer Kristen Hamer S2S Director 312 913 7044 Amanda Dewitt S2S Major Gifts Officer 312 786 6915 2018