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IMPACT Family Center, is a human service organization dedicated to creating social change in low socio-economic areas by improving social and emotional well-being of youth, and families through educational, technological, mentoring, business, arts and wellness programs.

Media & Mentoring helps to change the trajectory of teen lives from communities Englewood to Roseland on Chicago's Southside. The IMPACT Teen Newsroom is buzzing with stories for and about the communities and issues that matter to them. Students represent programs with After School Matters, One Summer Chicago, the City of Chicago, and the Chicago Housing Authority.


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THE IMPACT EFFECT

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The IMPACT Effect® IMPACT involves nearly 2000 youth in programs, in-school workshops, and community events annually. Including adults, we reach and connect to over 2500 annually. Past apprentices and interns have done the following after participating in our programs:
● All participants changed opinions regarding the involvement of violence/crime in their lives.
● 98% Graduate High School
● 62% Attended 2/4-year colleges
● 23% Complete Trade/Certificate Programs
● Less than 1% are arrested
● 20% Become Entrepreneurs
● 93% Secured Employment/Careers


All participants report changes in opinions regarding the involvement of violence and crime in their lives.

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MEET THE TEAM

WE HAVE A DEDICATED, HIGHLY SKILLED, AND COMMITTED TEAM TO IMPACT THE SOUTH REGION OF THE CHICAGO LAND AREA.

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Marsha Eaglin, M. Ed

Founder & CEO

 Award-wining, veteran journalist, Marsha Eaglin developed her passion for the Roseland community of Chicago while attending church in the area for three decades. Her empowering teaching/motivation abilities, passion for helping of youth and families, and dedication to making a difference using her expertise in media communications, has touched thousands of lives in the past three decades ...More

Matthew Eaglin

Web Coordinator

Matthew Eaglin-Daniels is a 24-year-old graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He received his Bachelor of Science in broadcast journalism. He has been an active member of the IMPACT community since his mother started the organization and hopes to redefine standards for youth and future generations through his company The Reel Return, LLC. ...More

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Bernadette Lewis

Supporter

Bernadette Lewis has been active in social services for more than 25 years. Lewis is a Chicago native, originally from the city’s West Side. She says she has a heart for the community and is looking forward to IMPACT’s future. Her stepping stone into the industry came when she was hired as the day camp director at her local church ...More

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VOLUNTEERING

Reach out to learn how you can get involved and start changing the lives of these youth through assisting, participating, or contributing to IMPACT.
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MONETARY GIFTS

Don't have time to drop in? Do you still want to help? Then, feel free to give a monetary gift to IMPACT Family Center as we continue to IMPACT the lives of Chicago's youth.
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SCHOLARSHIP

Looking forward to help send a young person to pursue their dreams? Find out what you can do to get them there.
  • Ms. I Am Beautiful Scholarship
  • Mr. Men Stand Out Scholarship
  • Alline Ward Single-Parent Scholarship
  • Joyce "Honey" Ambrose Service Scholarship
  • Gregory B. Hart Trade Scholarship
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What Our Families Are Saying

"IMPACT is doing great things in the community. I especially love that they have nurtured my child's graphic design talent. They also have an outstanding mentoring program. Much respect to Ms. Marsha and her staff!"
-Dean Fitzpatrick, 5 Star Rating via Facebook

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