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Political polarization is not just a concerning trend, it poses a significant threat to our collective mental health, writes NAMI Chicago CEO Alexa James MS, LCSW. In an era of increasingly divisive politics where hopelessness, fear and withdrawal can isolate us and reduce our ability to connect with community, how can we break the cycle? Check out Alexa’s thoughts in the Chicago Sun-Times: https://lnkd.in/gsA7wecJ

Between back-to-school season, the #DNCConvention2024, exciting client announcements and more, #TeamCStrategies had a lot of stories to tell last month! Here’s a look at some of our earned media wins from August:

Happy birthday to Senior Director of Content Emma Kluever! Emma uses her exceptional writing, creativity and strategic eye to create gold standard work for clients across digital content, thought leadership and more. And as the team’s resident Virgo, no one is more organized and detail-oriented than her! ♍ Help us wish Emma a happy birthday!

This month, Governor JB Pritzker signed a bill into law that made Illinois the fifth state in the nation to ban corporal punishment in all private schools. The bill’s sponsor, State Representative Margaret Croke, spoke with The Associated Press about why she championed this legislation and what it means for student safety throughout Illinois. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eU6U2avC 

Live now from #TheBroadCast: The Abortion on the Ballot Episode! Personal PAC CEO Sarah Garza Resnick sits down with hosts Becky Carroll and Eileen Dordek to discuss how abortion might impact choices voters make at the ballot box this November, what the election results could mean for abortion rights nationwide, Personal PAC’s diligent work making Illinois the pro-choice oasis it is today, and more. Listen now on Spotify, Soundcloud or Apple Podcasts! https://lnkd.in/gzcRsaNJ

This October, NAMI Chicago is holding their annual NAMIWalks fundraiser — and #TeamCStrategies is excited to be walking it out to uplift their mission! The money raised each year during NAMIWalks helps support the organization’s crucial work providing resources, care and support for individuals living with mental health issues in Chicago. Help us reach our fundraising goal by donating to our team, “That’s NAMI Espresso,” here: https://lnkd.in/gvGTQGD9

The #DNC is well underway here in Chicago, and #TeamCStrategies is grateful to be part of such a historic event! President and CEO Becky Carroll and Senior Vice President Lara Cooper are supporting communications efforts at the convention ahead of one of the most important elections of our lifetime. We’re proud to work alongside advocates and elected officials who are dedicated to creating a more just and equal country. It's not too early to make a plan to vote! Check your registration here: iwillvote.com

Illinois leaders recently announced a first-of-its-kind quantum computing campus in Chicago, and #TeamCStrategies is thrilled to work with the team that helped bring it here including Intersect Illinois, as well as the campus’ anchor tenant, PsiQuantum. Still wondering exactly what quantum computing is and how will it change the way we work and live? Intersect Illinois chairman John Atkinson joined Fox 32 Chicago to share some answers. Read more about the campus here: https://lnkd.in/giNdsRKj

At C-Strategies, we’re proud to work with organizations like the Golden Apple Foundation who are working to address the nationwide teacher shortage. Last year, Golden Apple expanded their work to Michigan, and now its first class of aspiring educators in the state have been inducted into their Scholars program. Read more about one high schooler’s journey in the The Alpena News:

Welcome to #TeamCStrategies’ new HQ! We’re thrilled to share the full tour of our new office. After moving in May to this new space, we’ve spent the last few months making it our own and are excited to see how it continues to evolve as we grow!