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ABOUT US

OUR VISION

Our vision is to impact teens positively and young adults so they can have better lives, become informed citizens, and contribute to the local and broader community.

OUR HISTORY

HOW DID WE GET HERE?

Forever Fire is an outreach program that grew out of the Mac Irvin Foundation, named for legendary coach Mac Irvin who passed away in 2021. The Forever Fire Foundation would build on and professionalize the community outreach, allowing it to reach more youth desperately needing mentoring and educational guidance. The Forever Fire Program aims to teach students how to change the world in many ways. We have an open-door policy for all leaders and participants in which they can bring ideas, openness, and transparency to the table.

OUR GOALS

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Increase the highschool graduation rate

Increase Secondary Education Completion for Students Of Color 

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Aid in the development of essential Self Management Skills

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Provide a safe and productive space for our students 

OUR MISSION

BUILDING FUTURES ONE STUDENT AT A TIME

Our mission is to expand upon a legendary

culture and tradition while being

advocates for positive change and

excellence for children and young adults

through mentoring, education, building

character and life skills to prepare them to

succeed.

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Board Members

Mike Irvin:

Mac Irvin Fire CEO

 

Marty Nesbit MBA: 

Chairman of Barack Obama Foundation, Co-CEO of the Vistria Group, Founder and CEO of the Parking Spot, also served on the Chicago Housing Authority Board and serves on the American Airlines Group.

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Dr. Donald R Pittman: 

Doctoral of Education 

Retired Chicago Public Schools chief officer of high school programs and also serves on the boards of the Plano Vision Development Center and Black-on-Black Love.

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Oscar Johnson MBA: 

US Head, Treasury & Payment BMO Harris Bank and also serves on the Board of Directors at Providence St. Mel School, IFF, The Chicago Urban League, and UCAN

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Corey Bradford BA:

Owner, Dock's Great Fish 

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Byron Irvin BA:

Former NBA Player Former Agent 

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