Michael Thompson
Board Member and Chair, Fundraising/Finance Action Team at United Palatine Coalition - Palatine, Illinois, United States
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Palatine, Illinois, United States • 0 EmployeesNonprofit Organization Management
The United Palatine Coalition (UP) is a collective impact initiative working to build partnerships between organizations, businesses and residents in Palatine. Our Bold Goal is to engage the community in eliminating the achievement gap. The coalition's work is not about adding programs or increasing funding. Instead, UP identifies challenges that are preventing academic success and workforce development. Through collaboration, UP offers opportunities to create systemic change by tearing down barriers, increasing efficiency through shared resources and building capacity to integrate systems, thereby maximizing impact. Our Goal - Eliminate the achievement gap among Palatine youth 24 years and younger by establishing supportive and collaborative community partnerships.Our Vision - Equally prepare all Palatine students for successful, productive, self-reliant lives by promoting equity in our community.Our Mission - Empower children, young adults and families by collectively mobilizing, building and engaging Palatine area community partners and promote equity in our community.