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Part of being a Chicagoan and a parent of a young adult son is living with the awareness that your child could get shot. It’s a reality that you try to ensure does not happen, but a few months ago it came far too close to becoming a reality for me. (Chicago Suntimes)

Students from Kellar Middle School in Robbins recently completed a new mural inside the school with the help of Ricardo Gonzalez, an artist and resident of Blue Island. The mural, titled The Art of Music, was a collaborative effort between Gonzalez, the students, Metropolitan Family Services, and the Blue Island-Robbins Neighborhood Network. (Chicago Citizen)

United Way of Metro Chicago hosted its 2018 luncheon Friday. The celebration featured awards and shout-outs to those fighting for every person in every neighborhood, building stronger and more vibrant communities. ABC7 is the media sponsor and Karen Jordan served as the afternoon’s emcee. (ABC 7)

Unexpected Allies: When Corporations, Unions, and Communities Come Together – moderated by Wendy DuBoe – Charles Matthews, Robert G. Reiter, Jr., Darnell Shields. (WGN Radio)

The United Way’s annual April Food Day took place. CBS 2 took a closer look at what it takes to feed the thousands who are food insecure throughout the area. (CBS)

As a child living in Chicago’s Cabrini-Green housing project, Kim Foxx said she was all too familiar with food insecurity and the “struggle to find out what our meals were going to be each day.” Now, Cook County’s state’s attorney, Foxx spoke Wednesday at the sixth annual “April Food Day” food collection drive, which benefits eight area food pantries. (Chicago Tribune)

In its April 9 issue, Crain’s asks “Does the world still need the United Way? “Much of the article lists the very real challenges the United Way faces. Many of those challenges are not unique to the United Way; they are confronted by many charities. (Chicago Tribune)

United Way of Metro Chicago will host its annual April Food Day on Wednesday, April 25. The luncheon and food drive event will benefit local food pantries across Chicago’s South-Southwest suburban region. (United Way)

The Blue Island/Robbins Neighborhood Network has been holding emotional wellness workshops on Tuesday nights throughout the month of April. (Chicago Citizen)

Technology that simplifies fundraising for the average person has turned United Way’s model into a charitable landline phone of sorts: dated, but still useful. (Crain's)