The Bronzeville Community Garden™ is holding two events of interest this weekend. For all supporters of Our American Voice™ in the Chicago area, particularly those interested in Civic Capitalism, these events promise to be exciting for individuals and families alike: ComeUnity Day, sponsored by the Revival Arts Collective will be held on Saturday (June 15) […]
Our American Voice™ launches in New Mexico
The Barat Education Foundation, in partnership with the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico, is pleased to announce the launch of Our American Voice™ in four counties in southern New Mexico. Our American Voice connects middle-school youth to the democratic process through active community problem solving in an after-school program that is engaging, interactive and grounded […]
Youth Live Service and Leadership at MLK Day Conference
Chicago, 1.21.13 Heeding Dr. King’s call to rise to the “broader concerns of all humanity”, the Barat Education Foundation, together with the Exelon/United Way Stay in School Initiative and their agency partners, brought students together from across the City of Chicago to reflect on citizenship and community at the MLK Day of Service / Our […]
OAV Facilitator recognized in new article
DNAinfo.com Chicago has profiled Ms. Anita Zajac for her dedication beyond the call of duty to students at Stockton School. Having known Ms. Zajac for 4 years as a model OAV facilitator, we can only concur with the accolades in their article. Click here to read more!
Our American Voice heads to New Mexico
The Barat Education Foundation and the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico are working together to bring Our American Voice to the youth of the seven counties served by the Community Foundation. Local media coverage of BEF’s presentation to community agencies in New Mexico may be found here.
McCormick Foundation Launches Redesigned Site
The Robert R. McCormick Foundation, who has generously supported Our American Voice and has partnered with the BEF to champion the cause of civics education and civic engagement, has recently relaunched its “Educating for Democracy” web site. The new site can be accessed at www.democracyschools.us. The Democracy Schools site offers valuable information, news and resources […]
Drake Students to Hold 1st Annual Nutrition Fair
The OAV group at Drake Elementary School in Chicago will hold their first annual Nutrition Fair on June 1st from 1:00 to 2:30 P.M. After participating in the OAV Summit on May 4, the 7th grade students at Drake will host a nutrition fair to help promote healthy living in the hopes of helping individuals […]
OAV Receives McCormick Grant
CHICAGO, DEC 2, 2011: The Barat Education Foundation is pleased to announce that its application for grant support from the Robert R. McCormick Foundation has been approved. The McCormick Foundation and BEF will be able to provide support for the Our American Voice program in several Chicago Public Schools for the 2011-12 school year. […]
CNH, BEF partner again on OAV
Our American Voice is pleased to again be partnering with Centers for New Horizons to bring Our American Voice back to Bronzeville. Centers’ staff will facilitate OAV groups at Drake Elementary and Wells Preparatory Elementary Schools in Chicago. Drake and Wells also participated in OAV during the 2009-2010 cycle, also under the auspices of Centers […]
OAV gets a new online look
The OAV website has taken on a new appearance to reflect new and enhanced online resources and capacity. In addition to the new logo and look, the facilities available to participants and facilitators have enhanced collaboration and networking capabilities, giving Our American Voice its own social media platform and online knowledge base that participants can […]