Educate, Inspire, Empower
About Successful Inspirations
Founded in 2017, Successful Inspirations is a Chicago-based nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding educational opportunity for students in underserved communities. Our mission is to help close the socioeconomic achievement gap through engaging, high-quality after-school programming that makes learning meaningful and accessible.
Through fun, structured learning experiences, we provide students with academic support, life skills development, and positive mentorship. Our programs equip students with the knowledge, confidence, and resources they need to reach their academic goals and pursue long-term educational and career success.
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By partnering with schools and community organizations, Successful Inspirations is committed to empowering students, strengthening families, and building a stronger future for Chicago’s communities.
Our Mission
To educate, inspire and empower students with the knowledge and resources that can help them gain the skills needed to reach their full potential and establish careers.
Our Vision
Students inspired and empowered to achieve their academic and career goals and helping to build safe and healthy communities where they live.
Our Values
Our staff and volunteers endeavor to make a positive impact on the students and communities we serve by demonstrating integrity, reliability and respect.
Our Learning Approach
Student centered, fun learning, technology, in a structured and safe environment.
Our Team
Renard Price
President
Letitia Bennett
Treasurer
Sundarie Jones
Secretary
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Pastor Timothy Jones
Board of Director
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Gwendolyn Maxie Brown
Board of Director
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Diane White
Board of Director
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Debra Price
Founder, Executive Director
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Jetaun Bonaparte
Program Project Director, Site Coordinator
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Zaneta Lane
Program Project Director
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Reverend Tenisha Thomas
Program Coordinator
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Charice Hinton
Administrative Director
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​Andrew Washington
President
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Jasmine Johnson
Joyce Jones
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Vivian Price​
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