501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Chicago, IL

Built to
Move Young
Men
Forward.

Career pathways, mentorship, and real-world exposure for young men in Chicago Public Schools — because seeing success up close makes it believable.

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60+
Young Men Supported
30+
Schools via Speaker Series
6
CPS Schools Served
7
Community Partners
Our Story

A Desire to Give Back Became a Movement

Founder Trey White, a Chicago Public Schools alumnus diagnosed with a learning disability, discovered his passion for helping young men navigate life after high school.

Since 2017, he's gathered professionals from various careers to host speaker series at over 30 local schools — offering real dialogue beyond the typical "Career Day" format.

"Beyond prom essentials, exposure is one of the most powerful tools we can give young men. When they can see success up close, they begin to believe it's possible for themselves."
Schools Served
  • King College Prep
  • Dyett High School for the Arts
  • Michelle Clark Academic Prep
  • Dunbar Vocational High School
  • Wendell Phillips High School
Alumni Spotlight

One former mentee graduated Magna Cum Laude from Howard University and has committed to becoming a mentor and active member of The Movement Foundation.

Flagship Program

The Prom Takeover

Partnering with 6 CPS schools to personally select 5–12 deserving young men each year for an experience that changes their trajectory.

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Prom Day Essentials

Rental tuxedos, professional haircuts, dental hygiene services, manicures, and a custom black suit they keep for interviews and their career journey.

Prom Day Essentials
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Mentorship & Growth

Enrichment sessions on leadership and personal development, plus a fellowship dinner with professional men sharing real-world wisdom and advice.

Mentorship & Growth
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Exposure Outings

Visits to local businesses and professional environments — because seeing the world of opportunity firsthand is one of the most powerful tools we can give.

Exposure Outings
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Speaker Series

Professionals from diverse careers engaging young men at 30+ schools — real conversations that go far beyond the typical Career Day format.

Speaker Series

Our Community Partners

Formally Modern Tuxedo
TAO Groups
Next Man Up
Suits 20/20
Dawn Eatery
McDonald's
Chicago White Sox

"What started as a simple desire to give back to the community that raised him became a Movement."

The Movement Foundation · Est. 2024