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If you are a member of the media and would like to submit an inquiry, please call 773.952.4255 between 10am-3pm or send an email to communications@thedovetailproject.org.

 
 

Bears' Robinson Gifts Super Bowl Package, Yahoo

Bears' Robinson Gifts Super Bowl Package, CBS Los Angeles

This Chicago Man Helps Young Dads in Underserved Communities Become the Fathers Their Kids Need, People Magazine

NBA Star Lonzo Ball Surprises Two Young Fathers with $2,000 in Partnership with The Dovetail Project, EurWeb

Bears holding Inspire Change game Sunday, Chicago Bears

Lonzo Ball Joins Teams with the Dovetail Project to Surprise Two Young Fathers, Sheen Magazine

FEEL YOU FEATURES WITH SHELDON SMITH, Feel You Features Ugg

Bears players, alumni active in community around Thanksgiving, Chicago Bears

300 Families Receive Turkeys And Christmas Trees For The Holidays, CBS Chicago

Chicago Community Groups Provide 'Intensive' Support Programs To Steer Teens From Crime, CBS Chicago

Dovetail Project Celebrates The Joys Of Fatherhood, WBEZ Chicago

Dovetail Project celebrates 21st graduating class of young Black and Latino fathers, Chicago Tribune

The Dovetail Project Preps Young Chicago Fathers With Skills, Support, NBC Chicago

Why Miami Heat guard Kendrick Nunn is helping single fathers, UNDEFEATED

CHICAGO BULLS GIVE BACK TO LOCAL COMMUNITY DURING ANNUAL SEASON OF GIVING, NBA BULLS

As young Black fathers protect their families from Covid-19 and fight against injustice, this CNN Hero… , CNN

‘The Dovetail Project’ – Making Strong Fathers, WGN-TV

The Dovetail Project Helping Young Fathers Who Have Lost Their Jobs Due To COVID-19, CBS Chicago

DOVETAIL PROJECT HELPS PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO CHICAGO FATHERS STRUGGLING DURING CORONAVIRUS, ABC Chicago

South Side Dads Struggling During Coronavirus Can Get Groceries, Diapers … Through Fatherhood Relief Fund, Block Club Chicago

Bears wide receiver gives Super Bowl trip to young father who helped his struggling mom, Chicago Sun Times

 

Chicago Bears x The Dovetail Project: Roquan Smith Shoe Giveaway

Sheldon Smith, CNN Heroes: Helping young dads by the thousands

Sheldon Smith, The Dovetail Project: CATV Canada

Sheldon Smith, The Dovetail Project: Helping African American Men be Great Fathers

The Dovetail Project x Chicago Bears: Zoom Call with Anthony Miller

 

The Dovetail Project Among Three Nonprofits to Win ‘Chicago Beyond’s’ Innovation Challenge

The Dovetail Project is thrilled to announce that it has been named a winner in Chicago Beyond’s first-ever innovation challenge, GO Innovate. The award includes an $990,000 investment in Dovetail’s programming, along with a research partnership with The University of Chicago’s Urban Labs to evaluate the impact of that investment. Working with Chicago Beyond will allow Dovetail to strengthen its commitment to Chicago’s young fathers and their children by serving hundreds of new participants — and understanding more deeply, through data and research, the program’s impact on their lives. Click here for the press release.

 
 
Sheldon Smith grew up with an absentee father. Today, his nonprofit helps young fathers in Chicago stay involved in their children's lives.
Sheldon Smith and his group, the Dovetail Project, have helped nearly 200 young fathers in Chicago be positive role models and responsible parents.
 

Giving Young Black Men a Roadmap to Engaged Fatherhood, The Chicago Community Trust

 

Sheldon Smith, founder of The Dovetail Project, helps young fathers access the information and resources they need to stay present and engaged in their children's lives. http://thedovetailproject.org Commissioned by The Chicago Community Trust in celebration of their centennial year. cct.org/category/centennial Produced with young adult media makers of Free Spirit PRO, a social enterprise of Free Spirit Media. http://www.freespiritpro.org | https://www.freespiritmedia.org 2016

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