Kids Above All

Thank you to Scout Bratt, Outreach & Education Director at Chicago Women's Health Center, for stopping by to talk to our team about CWHC's impactful work, how current and historical policies affect women's health, and how we can stand together to support women and girls in our communities! We're grateful for all of the knowledge shared and are excited to work together soon! #WomensHistoryMonth #womensupportingwomen #womenshealth Dan Kotowski Chris Engelman, CFA? MANNY FLORES Stephen Mack Barbara A. Dunlap Veronique Thouin Kristi Lafleur Kimberly Walz Cheryl Soderstrom Tina Pickell Becky Novak Desiree Benson

Debora Thome, a contributing author of The Other Fridas: The Lives and Works of Latin American Women Artists, stopped by to talk about the power of storytelling, the intersection of art and activism, and the fight for gender equity with our team. Thank you Debora for the powerful lesson and for all the work you do! #womenshistorymonth #womenshistory #artistsupportartists Dan Kotowski Barbara A. Dunlap Kristi Lafleur Desiree Benson Cheryl Soderstrom Veronique Thouin Kimberly Walz Becky Novak Tina Pickell

In honor of Women's History Month, Dr. Paris Thomas, Executive Director of Equal Hope, stopped by to talk to the KAA team about the critical need for equity in women’s healthcare, the impact of systemic disparities, and steps we can take towards creating a more inclusive healthcare system. Thank you Dr. Thomas for sharing your expertise! ?? #WomensHistoryMonth #EmpowerWomen #ThankYou Dan Kotowski Chris Engelman, CFA? MANNY FLORES MANNY FLORES Stephen Mack Barbara A. Dunlap Glen Davis, MD, MBA John Gotschall, CLU

???? A huge shoutout to our incredible team members celebrating their work anniversaries this month! Your hard work, dedication, and passion make all the difference. We're so grateful for everything you do to step up for our kids and families. Here's to many more years of success and collaboration! ???? #TeamAppreciation #WorkAnniversaries #GratefulForYou Detria Matthews M.S Charlotte Erickson, MPH LaQunitia McClendon BARBARA COLE Diamond Watkins Ja'Nai Jones Lisa Chester Tamera Allen Dan Kotowski Chris Engelman, CFA? MANNY FLORES Stephen Mack Barbara A. Dunlap

Shoutout to the awesome members of the Loyola Academy (our President & CEO Dan Kotowski’s high school alma mater) Class of 1985 for stopping by our BLDC to make Easter Bundles for our young people!???? Your kindness brings joy and smiles to some of the youngest kids we impact. Here’s to Matt Brennan, Tom Cashman, John Cavanagh, Chris McConnell, Michael Monticello, Reinhold Llerena, Pat Piper, and Christopher Pickering. Thank you for making the season brighter! ???? #EasterJoy #ThankYou #earlychildhood Chris Engelman, CFA? MANNY FLORES Stephen Mack Barbara A. Dunlap zulma colon Michael Mills

Thank you, Jess Larson, Senior Manager of Community Impact & Strategy from Girls in the Game, for speaking to Kids Above All about the power of sports in empowering ALL girls! ??????? Your message of inclusivity, confidence, and opportunity inspires us to keep creating spaces where every girl—no matter her background—can thrive. ?? #EmpowerThroughSports #GirlsInTheGame #InclusivePlayForAll Dan Kotowski Chris Engelman, CFA? MANNY FLORES Barbara A. Dunlap Stephen Mack Veronique Thouin Kristi Lafleur Desiree Benson Kimberly Walz DeShana Forney Becky Novak Cheryl Soderstrom

Heartfelt thanks to Tata Steel for donating Sweet Cases to our foster care clients! ???? Your generosity brings comfort to children and youth during times of transition. #ThankYou #FosterCareSupport #SweetCases Dan Kotowski MANNY FLORES Barbara A. Dunlap Stephen Mack Chris Engelman, CFA? zulma colon Pleshette Hamb

Kids Above All's President and CEO, Dan Kotowski, our VP of the BLDC, zulma colon, and Facilities Manager, Michael Mills, were honored to attend Sasser Family Companies' charity kickoff! We talked about our mission of building better lives for children and families and celebrated our partnership in making a difference for families across the Chicagoland area. We couldn't be more grateful for the support from our friends at Sasser. Together, we’re creating brighter futures. ??? #StrongerTogether #FosterCareSupport #KAAxSasser #earlychildhood Chris Engelman, CFA? MANNY FLORES Stephen Mack Barbara A. Dunlap Clare Montgomery Allison Grob

Huge thanks to Comcast for donating 73 laptops to our housing and counseling clients and to our friends over at MedSpeed for helping deliver them! ???? Your support helps bridge the digital divide and empower bright futures for our kids! #ThankYou #BridgingTheGap #FosterCareSupport Dan Kotowski Pleshette Hamb Allison Edwards, LCSW Jeri Laureano Chris Engelman, CFA? Stephen Mack Barbara A. Dunlap MANNY FLORES Jeffrey S. Cobb (VP, Comcast Business) Jake Crampton

Let’s give a warm welcome to our amazing new hires! ?? We’re thrilled to have you join the KAA team and can’t wait to see all the incredible things we’ll accomplish together. Here’s to new beginnings and endless possibilities! ?? #WelcomeAboard #NewBeginnings #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork Dan Kotowski Baettzsa (Bebe) Bermudez M.S Pleshette Hamb Catherine Enright George Czerwionka