Michelle Obama announced on Thursday that 10 Chicago-area organizations serving girls will be the recipients of $500,000 from the former first lady’s Girls Opportunity Alliance.
The funding will reach more than 2,200 girls between the ages of 10 and 19, supporting work that spans mental health care, arts training, athletics, refugee support and more, the Obama Foundation said in a press release.
The announcement comes as nearly 100 leaders from the Girls Opportunity Alliance Chicago Network gathered at Home Court recently on the Obama Presidential Center campus for the 2026 Chicago Network Convening. During the convening, leaders focused on strengthening collaboration, using practical tools and case studies to explore new ways to work together more effectively.
“I’ve seen firsthand what happens when girls have the support, encouragement, and opportunitie…
