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Lulu Ugbebor

The success of A.O. Tacos is something Chef Lulu credits to the knowledge and skills she learned at Washburne Culinary…

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Georgina Reyes

Determined to prove that “education is for adults, too,” she enrolled in free GED prep classes at Truman College.

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Tamika Powell

Fresh Start: A Student Debt Forgiveness Program at City Colleges Chicago

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Kadi Channell

Olive-Harvey College is where Kadi is realizing her ambition to help people from all walks of life understand how finances…

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Renee King

From working in a call center and at a bank, to serving as a full-time nanny, Renee King’s resume already…

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Latil Willis

The Fresh Start debt-forgiveness program helped Latil get back on track in her college journey.

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Alid Alvarado

Alid Alvarado earned her high school diploma at Malcolm X college, part of the City Colleges of Chicago.

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Letisha Banks

Fresh Start program provided more than just debt relief: Letisha was also supported by credit counseling, which have helped her…

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Jamela Carrell

For as long as she can remember, Jamela Carrell has dreamt of becoming a lawyer. It’s the answer she gave…

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Valeria Davis

By the time Valeria Davis walked through the doors of Olive-Harvey College in 2004, she had already built up an…

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