SocialWorks
SocialWorks, founded by Grammy-award-winning musician and humanitarian Chance the Rapper, aims to empower the youth through the arts, education, and civic engagement. SocialWorks’ programming focuses on education, mental health, homelessness, and performing and literary arts – directly affecting thousands of youth annually. Through our initiatives, SocialWorks hopes to inspire creativity, build dreams, and advocate for youth success in all its forms.
SocialWorks Overview Video
2025 KOK Recap
Executive Director, Justin Cunningham talks Chicago Culture Ball with Jeff Osuji
2024 Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway with SocialWorks, Discover, Conscious Alliance, & more!
World Homeless Day 2024 and Project 10 with the Empowerment Plan
Raising Cane's Donates $100K Chance the Rapper's Charity & Surprises Students at Local HS
9 Year OpenMike Anniversary
Chance The Rapper & SocialWorks Leadership Speak on Night at the Museum & SocialWorks Impact
Chance the Rapper's charity, SocialWorks, hosts OpenMike for Young Creatives
Kids of the Kingdom Summer Camp 2023 Recap
SocialWorks Summit Vol. 4
Kids of the Kingdom (KOK) 2023 - Week One
My State of Mind Community Bike Ride w/ Black Joy Ride and Swervin' Through Stress
New Chance Fund Chicago Vocational High School iFly Field Trip
My State of Mind Launch Week 2023
New Chance Fund Finkl Elementary School Springfield Field Trip
New Chance Fund South Shore International East Coast College Tour
2022 A Night at the Museum Recap
OpenMike Summit Recap
SocialWorks, CDW, & Intel Help Students while Remote Learning
SocialWorks 60th OpenMike!
Taste for the Homeless meets Taste of Chicago
KOK 2022 Recap
Taste of Chicago Meets Taste for the Homeless
Snack Pack Jingle (Behind-The-Scenes)
'Free Your Mind' Fashion Show - An OpenMike Presents Project
Snack Pack Jingle - An OpenMike Presents Project
Teacher Appreciation Week with Chance The Rapper, SocialWorks, & Ben & Jerry’s