BUFI News
BUFI Sip and Chat | Women’s Month • March 30, 2022
Meet the Executive Director, Carolyn Day, and the Staff at the Black United Fund of Illinois (BUFI). We are sharing how our work positively impacts our community and listening to your feedback. Let's see how we can work together!
BUFI Hidden Figures | Diane Eagan
Diane Egan | One of the that we are proud to highlight for you.BUFI Hidden Figures • Diane Egan Video
A Great Exposure Event for our Youth – College Tours and Sightseeing Trip to St. Louis!
A Great Exposure Event for our Youth! On the morning of Saturday, March 26, 2022, BUFI Upward Bound Program along with a few LAMPS students will be boarding a bus and leaving BUFI at 7:15 am CDT.
NBC5 Race in Chicago • Horseman’s League – Crete, IL
BUFI Chicagoland Community Highlights | Race In Chicago • August 19, 2021 11:20 PM • Race in Chicago: Horse Therapy Used to Treat Victims of Gun Violence. A former Chicago deputy is using horses as therapy for children who have been impacted by gun violence in the city. NBC 5’s Christian Farr reports.
Instructors / Mentors Wanted • Upward Bound Program | $25 Hourly
TRIO Upward Bound works with low income, first generation, or academically disadvantaged high school students to help them develop the skills needed to become successful college students.
2021 Juneteenth Celebration
The Black United Fund of Illinois, Inc. & Muntu Dance Theatre Presents: 2021 Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 19, 2021 from 11:00 am CDT to 6:00 pm CDT. The event will be held at 1809 E. 71st Street, Chicago, Illinois in the Courtyard. For more information, call Iris at 773-324-0494 or email her at iris@bufi.org.
Carolyn Day | A 2021 Chicago Defender’s Women of Excellence
Join us for the The Virtual Induction Ceremony & Celebration | Friday, May 21, 2021 @ 6:00 pm CDT on Facebook Live @ChicagoDefender
UIC CHANCE Program – Free 5 Week Virtual Programs
The University of Illinois at Chicago- CHANCE Program - FREE 5 Week Virtual Programs for current high school sophomores, and juniors. Space is limited, so apply HERE now!
Thursday • May 6 | #ThrowbackThursday
Training and certification to better oneself is a definite way to help improve self esteem as well as serve and develop the community. BUFI has been a location for community members to get certified and trained in many fields throughout the years including in First Aid and CPR. In 2019 many of the BUFI Safe Passage and Upward Bound staff received their certifications here, as did numerous community members who signed up and received the free training and certification taught by the American Red Cross.
Tuesday • May 4 | #TurnUpTuesday
Today we spotlight the dedication of our TRIO BUFI Upward Bound Program students and their commitment toward further success. Here are our students attending the National College Fair in 2019 where they asked relevant questions and communicated directly with recruiters and admission personnel. To learn more about what BUFI TRIO Upward Bound Program has to offer it's participants go to https://bufi.org/upward-bound/.