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Thank You for Joining Us!
NLEN's 19th Annual Sweet Beginnings Tea
Thursday, February 8th 2024

SB Tea 2020
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North Lawndale Employment Network celebrated our commitment to reducing unemployment in North Lawndale at our 19th Sweet Beginnings Tea on Thursday, February 8th 2024. We filled the Park Hyatt Chicago with local and national changemakers, all dedicated to reducing unemployment in North Lawndale and beyond  On Purpose. You can learn more about our annual celebration and our honorees below. Support our work by making a donation On Purpose! 

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Your donation support's NLEN's mission as we work to reduce unemployment in North Lawndale -- On Purpose.
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Our Incredible Honorees!

The 2024 Debra Wesley & Robert Steele
Creating A Community that Works Client Awardees:

Charlotte Austin & Patrick Carney

The 2024 Creating A Community that Works
Partner Awardee:

Lincoln Park Zoo

The 2024 Voice of the Voiceless Awardee:
We Rise Together

Check Out Our Photos!
Re-live the 2024 Tea in the photo gallery below! Photos taken by Norvell Tolbert of Norvell's Photography. 

20th Anniversary Events
SB Tea 2019
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