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We Painted the Town Orange!
We Painted the Town Orange! Our work would not be possible without the philanthropic, civic, and youth advocate leaders who joined us at WeWork Seaport Square on Thursday, November 7, 2019 to celebrate youth health education for 3,550 students. Boston has a legacy of trailblazers working with Peer Health Exchange to advance health equity throughout the ...
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Thank You for Celebrating Youth Voices!
On November 1, supporters and health advocates gathered at Kirkland & Ellis LLP to honor four Peer Health Exchange high school students Yareli Avila, Ayobami Omidiji, Keshawn Price, and Zaria Washington. Each student wrote a compelling essay in response to prompts on the health issues young people face, how they could encourage their friends, families, ...
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Chicago receives UN Global Goal Award
Peer Health Exchange was presented with the prestigious Global Goal Award for outstanding work in upholding the principles of the United Nations Association-Greater Chicago Chapter in the category of Global Goal #3: Good Health and Well-Being, October 23, 2019. UNA-Chicago’s Global Goals Awards Ceremony recognized 17 individuals and organizations dedicated to upholding the 17 ...
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Volunteer Voices—How is race important to youth health?
If you missed part 1 of our blog series, “Recruiting a more inclusive and diverse volunteer corps”— which discusses lessons learned in updating our volunteer application— CLICK HERE. Read on for a powerful example from one of our applicants and now Chicago volunteer Jorge Mendez. Application Question: Our approach unapologetically starts with race because we ...
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Hello Oakland!
Peer Health Exchange’s new national headquarters are now in Oakland. Read below to learn why we’ve moved. Have you heard the news? Peer Health Exchange’s National and Bay Area offices are now in Oakland’s historic Jack London Square. We opened our new doors in September, and we’re already loving it! Read below to learn ...
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The Future of Los Angeles
Two community leaders born and raised in Southern California, Kimmy Maniquis, LA Executive Director, and LaDawn Best, Head of Sites, share a lot of love for Los Angeles and decades of experience serving its young folx. Chief Operating Officer Robin Rich sat down with them both earlier this month to discuss the first 90 ...
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A letter from our CEO—October 2019
Dear Friends, As I write this, the most diverse, talented group of Peer Health Exchange college students yet are showing up for young people in communities nationwide. This fall PHE college students will lead conversations on tough topics including how young people can give and get consent or how they can help a friend ...
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Thank you, James and Madeleine McMullan Foundation!
Peer Health Exchange Chicago is a proud beneficiary of the James and Madeleine McMullan Family Foundation! Named in honor of their mother and late father, the James and Madeleine McMullan Family Foundation supports scholarships and education programs nationwide. Their generosity will sponsor two high schools, Harlan Community Academy and Kenwood Academy High School, with ...
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NYC Welcomes New Executive Director
Hello NYC Peer Health Exchange community! I am so delighted to be here. I have worked with young people in some capacity for my entire 24-year career (don’t do the math on my age, please!) and there is no population that deserves our wholehearted attention more. My career path has encompassed child protection services, ...
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