Creating an optimistic tomorrow for Chicago’s at risk youth.
THE FOUNDATION
The Lyon Family Foundation seeks to bring meaningful access and opportunity to Chicago’s at-risk youth by forging powerful partnerships with local nonprofits. Through investments in education, the availability of the arts, and ensuring that health and welfare needs are met, we seek to enhance the lives and futures of children within these communities.
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“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived it. It is what difference we have made to lives of the others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.”
— Nelson Mandela
LYON’S WAY
In June 2021, the Lyon Family Foundation launched its latest initiative—Lyon’s Way—to expand its reach to impact the lives of young cancer patients during their cancer journeys.
CORE VALUES
ENGAGEMENT
We work to deepen community involvement to enact positive outcomes for those we serve.
COLLABORATION
We diligently pursue relationships with new nonprofit partners and nurture long-standing relationships to ensure we achieve our goals.
RESILIENCE
We know the world cannot be fixed in the blink of an eye, we understand the challenges ahead and continually work to support innovative strategies to overcome these obstacles.