
21 Feb Mpower families with Richard Price
with Richard Price
Now, I am proud to serve as Co-Chair of the Campaign to Mpower Families and have worked to spur further investment in Metropolitan’s programs by Chicago’s business community.
Chairman & CEO, Mesirow Financial
Co-Chair, Campaign to Mpower Families


“I wanted to play a bigger role in Metropolitan’s success after being part of their strategic planning sessions. When you learn more about their impact on families and children, how could you not want to support the organization?”
Metropolitan’s business model of providing bold leadership, wraparound support and measurable results at the community level is a proven formula for success. I hope you will consider an investment in their forward-thinking work – I know it is a worthwhile investment.
Our Measure of Success
of 1,399 children in early childhood programs met or exceeded expectations in literacy.
of Upward Bound seniors graduated on time – 95% were accepted into college.
in scholarships was awarded
to Upward Bound students.
of our Adult Mental Health clients received the counseling they needed to avoid costly psychiatric hospitalization.
youth and adults completed job readiness training at the Financial Opportunity Center.
hours were contributed by pro bono attorneys recruited by our Legal Aid Society.
seniors were protected
from abuse, neglect and exploitation.
It starts with you. Who will you Mpower?
Here’s where you come in.
Your support of the Campaign to Mpower Families is your opportunity to be part of our collective impact in the Chicago area – empowering families one life at a time. Transforming communities, one strong family at a time.
Learn More About Our Campaign Cabinet
A $25M Campaign
Track our progress as we work to Mpower 100,000 families.
$28,937,345
$25,000,000