06 Oct 2018

Chance the Rapper donates $1m towards bettering mental health services

Chicago — Chance the Rapper says he's donating $1m to help improve mental health services in Chicago.

The Chicago native made the announcement on Thursday during a summit for his nonprofit organisation SocialWorks, saying those involved "want to change the way that mental health resources are being accessed."

Second Annual SocialWorks Summit. Press conference and Q&A with Chance the Rapper. #socialworks #socialworkschi #s… https://t.co/wu4OCqDLXg
— Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) October 4, 2018

Six mental health providers in Cook County will each get $100k grants and SocialWorks is starting an initiative called "My State of Mind" to help connect people with treatment. Members of the Illinois Department of Human Services and the Chicago Department of Public Health were on hand for the announcement.

We’re so excited to announce our new initiative geared towards mental health, My State of Mind!! #socialworkssummit #mystateofmind pic.twitter.com/DC6WxGjgsC
— SocialWorks (@SocialWorks_Chi) October 4, 2018

Also on Thursday, the rapper whose real name is Chancelor Bennett, announced plans to give money to 20 additional Chicago Public Schools. His nonprofit has given millions to Chicago schools in recent years.

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