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Our IMPACT
What makes the McNeal/Acker Foundation unique is our commitment to developing the whole child. Although being a skilled basketball player is a great accomplishment, becoming a well-rounded person is far greater.
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youth development
In YEAR, we served # youth across both South Suburbs and Chicago city program sites.
Survey data confirms our impact on youth and families:
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86% of children said participating in our programs helped them learn how to get along with other kids.
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92% of children told us that they have learned things in our programs that have helped them in school.
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95% of teens said they are comfortable talking to our program staff when they are having a problem.
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93% of teens stated our program helped them see a connection between their strengths and interests in sports.
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Parents would highly recommend our programs to others. We received a 4.94 rating on a 5-point scale.
