Our Mission
To unite and engage the Brooks community in support of students, families, educators, and school leadership through service, partnership, resources, and community building.
Empowering the Brooks legacy through collective action.
Our Vision
A connected and engaged Brooks community where families and community partners work alongside school leadership to strengthen school culture, expand opportunities for students, and help make Brooks the high school of choice in Chicago.
Making Brooks the high school of choice in Chicago.
Pillars of Impact
WHAT WE DO
We empower the Gwendolyn Brooks community through dedicated support, resource mobilization, and collective action across our eight pillars of impact.
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Engages Families
Facilitates direct communication and partnership between parents, guardians, and school leadership.
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Supports Students
Provides resources and opportunities that directly enhance the student experience at Gwendolyn Brooks College Prep.
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Supports Teachers & Staff
Collaborates with educators to provide supplemental tools and community support for their vital work.
04
Builds Community
Organizes events and initiatives that foster unity and connection across the broader South Side community.
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Develops Partnerships
Cultivates valuable relationships with alumni, businesses, and nonprofits to expand academic and professional horizons.
06
Supports School Leadership
Serves as an independent advisory and support body to school administration, facilitating community alignment.
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Raises Funds for Approved Needs
Secures financial resources for strategic projects and student materials that exceed standard academic cycles.
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Connects Volunteers
Mobilizes our diverse network of supporters to provide time and expertise where the community needs it most.
VILLAGE VOICES
VOB LEADERSHIP
Guided by a group of dedicated volunteers committed to Brooks academic excellence and South Side community pride.
PRESIDENT
Reynonda Townsend
A dedicated parent and community leader focused on strategic growth and independent support for Brooks Academy students.
VICE PRESIDENT
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Overseeing operational transparency and fostering collaborative relationships between families and school leadership.
TREASURER
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Ensuring complete fiscal transparency and managing resources for approved school needs and student programs.
SECRETARY
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Managing community communications and organizational records to keep all Village members informed and engaged.
BOARD MEMBER
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Providing valuable community perspective and supporting long-term strategic goals for our support organization.
ALUMNI LIAISON
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Connecting Brooks alumni back to the current student body to create mentorship opportunities and build professional networks.