Lloyd A. Fry Foundation

The Board of Directors of the Lloyd A. Fry Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Sherly Chavarria as the next President of the Foundation, effective January 1, 2026.

To read the announcement, visit our website here: https://www.fryfoundation.org/news/lloyd-a-fry-foundation-names-new-president-dr-sherly-chavarria

The Foundation was assisted in the search by Morten Group For more information about the Lloyd A. Fry Foundation, go to fryfoundation.org.

📢 Check out the latest updates from the Lloyd A. Fry Foundation!

🌟 Spotlight on Education: Recent insights highlight the need for greater support for experienced principals and engaging learning environments to drive student success.

🤝 Welcome Gabrielle Caverl-McNeal: Meet our new Employment Program Officer, who brings expertise in trauma-informed workforce development and economic mobility.

🎨 Arts Education Progress: Learn how CPS arts initiatives have expanded access and equity over the last decade, shared at this year’s GIA conference.

📖 What We’re Reading, Watching & Hearing: From The Light We Carry by Michelle Obama to PBS’s America at a Crossroads, explore staff favorites!

💡Grants Update: $860,000 awarded to support Arts Learning, Employment, and Health programs across Chicago.

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This issue features a spotlight on our arts learning program and the learning conditions and approaches used by Fry Foundation grantees to promote student engagement and to offer high quality arts learning programs.

Also included are some updates from our grantee partners Chicago Arts Partnerships in Education (CAPE), Uniting Voices Chicago, and Chicago Jobs Council.

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