Causes: Arts & Culture, Civil Rights, Cultural & Ethnic Awareness, Education, Educational Services, Intergroup & Race Relations, Race

Mission: Changing Worlds’ mission is to foster inclusive communities through oral history, writing and art programs that improve student learning, affirm identity and enhance cross-cultural understanding.

Results: http://changingworlds. org/what-the-results-show-165.html

Target demographics: grades K-12, teachers, and community members

Programs: After-school program: arts & cultural connections program (acc)changing worlds partner community organizations and schools with teaching artists to explore culture through dance, drama or visual art during after-school hours. Its integrated approach provides students with rich exposure to one or more cultures while developing valuable artistic skills. Residency options include drawing and painting, digital photography, murals, drama, african dance, samba, bomba, hip hop and much more. The acc program is available for 1st-12th grade students and is customized to meet the cultural and artistic interests of the school.

in-school program: arts, cultural & literacy connections program (acl)changing worlds partner schools with teaching artists and literacy specialists in the classroom and pairs art-making and writing to explore "big ideas" that enhance students' learning in the arts and other academic content areas. The acl program is offered to 3rd-8th grade students and is designed to meet the academic, cultural and artistic interests of the school.

community outreach initiativeschanging worlds traveling exhibit follows the journeys of chicago immigrant and refugee families through their stories of change, cultural traditions and dreams for the future. Family nights enable families to discover unexpected connections through the celebration of family history, culture and heritage. Incorporating writing and story-telling experiences, each family will create a project that is meaningful to them.