Chicago Community Trust On the Table Youth Ambassador Event 2015

Produced by the Chicago Community Trust, on a single day, Monday, May 12, 2014, thousands of Chicago-area residents – from Alsip to Zion – will discuss the future of our metropolitan Chicago communities, while sharing a meal during gatherings held throughout the Chicago metropolitan area. These civic-minded conversations among neighbors, friends, relatives or strangers will move beyond the heat of political debate, transcend news-of-the- moment gabfests, and progress toward meaningful ideas to strengthen Chicagoland neighborhoods and communities. Together, we will generate big ideas on how to build and sustain communities that are strong, vibrant, safe and dynamic – communities where opportunities grow, quality of life is enhanced and families thrive. A key goal of this initiative is to engage a diverse range of voices throughout Chicagoland, including the region’s youth. By participating in the conversation and event, we will provide an opportunity for students to take part in an unprecedented experiment in civic engagement, and to have their opinions and ideas added to the mix. We invite you to put it all On the Table.