Kids Above All welcomes newest Board Member Chicago-based Kids Above All today announced the newest addition to its Board of Trustees, Véronique Thouin. Thouin, a Global Managing Director in the Ecosystem, Partnerships & Sales organization at Accenture, joins Kids Above All’s 34-member governing board, overseeing the agency’s administration and promoting its mission to build better lives for children and families impacted by poverty, violence and injustice. Thouin’s extensive management and leadership experience will be vital in helping Kids Above All to increase its impact in and ar ..read more

Rahul Kalsi Joins KAA's Board Chicago-based Kids Above All today announced the newest addition to its Board of Trustees, Rahul Kalsi. Kalsi, recently hired as the Director of Government Affairs for Nicor Gas, joins the organization’s 33-member governing board, which oversees the agency’s administration, as well as champions the safety, well-being and education of the young people in its care. Kalsi’s extensive experience in finance, public policy and advocacy will be critical in helping Kids Above All carry out its mission. Beginning his career in the financial services industry with UBS ..read more

Matthew Williams Joins Board of Trustees Kids Above All today announced the latest addition to its Board of Trustees, Matthew L. Williams. Williams joins the organization’s 34-member governing board, which oversees the agency’s administration, as well as champions the children in their care. A DePaul University Law School alumnus, Williams joined Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. in 2003, making partner in 2009. Mr. Williams concentrates his practice of law in medical malpractice, catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death and premises liability, securing several record-setting recov ..read more

Kimberly Young promoted to VP of Programs Kids Above All is proud to announce the promotion of Kimberly Young, current director of Emerge, to the position of Vice-President of Programs, effective May 1. In this role, she will oversee the organization’s Early Childhood, Foster Care and Emerge programs. “Kim’s experience, intelligence, and character make her the ideal person to lead and develop Kids Above All’s programs, ensuring we continue to provide the best possible care for our young people and families by placing their safety, well-being and education above everything else,” said Dan K ..read more

Federal Legislation strengths Nonprofit Sector Kids Above All today announced its support of The Nonprofit Sector Strength and Partnership Act of 2022. The initiative, introduced by Representative Betty McCollum (D-MN), will give nonprofits a permanent seat at the table to use their knowledge and reach to help create better communities for all. “Kids Above All joins with social impact organizations across the United States in urging Congress to pass The Nonprofit Sector Strength and Partnership Act of 2022. Nonprofits like Kids Above All provide essential support and resources for communi ..read more

VP of RD Zulma Colon on Univision On Monday, March 7th, Kids Above All’s Vice President of Resource Development appeared on Univision to talk about our partnership with Lyft, providing rideshare credits to the young people and families in our care so they can realize their full potential. Watch the video by clicking the photo or here. The post Lyft Partnership on Univision appeared first on Kids Above All ..read more

LYFT provides Ride Credits to KAA's Young People & Families Kids Above All, a Chicago-based nonprofit dedicated to building better lives for children, today announced that in partnership with Lyft, it will provide access to transportation for young people and their families in the Chicago area. The partnership is part of LyftUp, Lyft’s comprehensive effort to expand transportation access to those who need it most. Through the partnership, Kids Above All will be granted $1,000 in ride credits this quarter to support their mission, ensuring the young people and their families in Kids Abo ..read more

Kim Morreale McAuliffe joins KAA's Board Chicago-based Kids Above All today announced the latest addition to its Board of Trustees, Kim Morreale McAuliffe. Morreale joins the organization’s 34-member governing board, which oversees the agency’s administration, as well as champions the children in their care. Morreale’s extensive experience in journalism, government, and business will be critical in helping Kids Above All carry out its mission. Beginning her career in media, she later transitioned into government as the Director of External Affairs and spokesperson for the Illinois Departm ..read more