Chicago CRED

Chicago CRED Education Secretary and Chicago Public Schools CEO Arne Duncan.

Chicago CRED (Creating Real Economic Destiny) was created in 2016 by Emerson Collective, a social impact organization founded and run by Laurene Powell Jobs, along with former U.S.

07/05/2026

Please take a moment to watch Chicago CRED’s very own Bernida Davenport McWhite's inspiring story and testimony about how the Clean Slate Act has positively impacted her.

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07/05/2026

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07/05/2026

Life Coach Jovon reflects on his time working at CRED . Gifts insight on how much the opportunities and resources we provide are benefiting the young men and women in these communities and laying the foundation to what we all can see is on pace of being a better Chicago.

05/05/2026

During the recent commencement at Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU), President Lisa Marsh Ryerson recognized our incredible team member and SNHU graduate, Jerneika Wilson. As a dedicated Workforce Development Trainer, Jerneika transforms lives every day. We are grateful for her selfless commitment to making a positive impact! 💪✨

👉 View this incredible moment below!

05/05/2026

Welcome to Boots on the Ground — where real conversations happen in real neighborhoods. We’re stepping into communities across Chicago to hear directly from the people who live, work, and shape the city every day.

In this reel, we speak with Chicago native . Jamal speaks with us about his five pillars he shaped both his personal and business life around. It was a great talk amazing insight.





Recently, in partnership with Teena’s Legacy, our Women’s Center participants learned how to reupholster chairs while en...
02/05/2026

Recently, in partnership with Teena’s Legacy, our Women’s Center participants learned how to reupholster chairs while engaging in discussions on self-awareness, trauma, and mindset.

Thank you to Teena’s Legacy and all the incredible women who joined us! Together, we’re fostering a supportive community.

Today, we honor a powerful moment of gratitude and resilience. Chicago Cred was presented with an award by a courageous ...
01/05/2026

Today, we honor a powerful moment of gratitude and resilience. Chicago Cred was presented with an award by a courageous mother who tragically lost her son to gun violence at Franklin Park nine years ago.

Her heartfelt words remind us of the importance of community support and the impact of our work. Thank you to this incredible woman for sharing her story and for recognizing the efforts of Chicago Cred.

On April 24th, Chicago CRED E&T members Darrin Woods, Mary Hayes, and Bernida Davenport attended the We Are Our Own Medi...
30/04/2026

On April 24th, Chicago CRED E&T members Darrin Woods, Mary Hayes, and Bernida Davenport attended the We Are Our Own Medicine Gun Violence Prevention Conference. This important event brought together advocates and leaders to discuss critical topics, including Community Violence Intervention (CVI), policy development, enforcement strategies, and healing initiatives.

29/04/2026

Credible Rides🎞️

Speaker🗣️: Juwan “Cooper” Muhammad
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Meet Juwan “Cooper” Muhammad he’s a life coach on the Mobile Rover team at Chicago Cred. In this video Cooper speaks on his upbringing tells us about how he gained a relationship with Arne Duncan & joined Chicago Cred.

29/04/2026

Welcome to Boots on the Ground — where real conversations happen in real neighborhoods. We’re stepping into communities across Chicago to hear directly from the people who live, work, and shape the city every day.

In this reel, we hit the streets of 39th King Drive to ask honest questions, hear authentic perspectives, and highlight the voices that make Chicago what it is. No scripts — just real people, real stories, and real conversations.





28/04/2026

Cooper from the mobile rover team speaks on what he feels the biggest misconception about the men and women he works with as Chicago Cred🤔

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