Engagement
Through deep civic engagement in Chicago and the global communities where our clients live and work, we spark positive change.
75
Nonprofit partners receive strategic support from Mesirow's executive-level leadership on Boards and committees
1K+
Chicagoans supported through our HQ renovation: 350+ students supplied, 30 classrooms stocked, 25 apartments furnished
220+
Matched employee gifts and employee donations supporting schools and nonprofits they care about most
Core areas of focus
Family services
Mentorship and opportunity
Economic impact
Family services
We put our resources to work, support the neighborhoods and broader communities where we, and our clients, live and work through youth guidance and wrap-around support.
For example, Mesirow’s partnership with Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) spans decades and encompasses personal financial contributions by employees, volunteer efforts, and ongoing support across the organization.
“Mesirow is really part of our team...
they are involved in every aspect... they ask us what we need and then they respond to the need of the community. That's really special and important.”
Ric Estrada, CEO | Metropolitan Family Services
Mentorship & opportunity
At Mesirow, we share the belief that "you can't be what you can't see" and work to help youth gain the grounding and experiential exposure needed to dream big.
LINK Unlimited Scholars
With a mission to propel high school students to college and beyond, LINK provides mentorship across academic enrichment, college access, leadership development and career exposure. In 2020, Mesirow partnered with Kirkland and Ellis to fund a new cohort of students - each paired with a Mesirow mentor - and double the size of LINK's class of 2025 high school graduates.
Arts education
Mesirow proudly supports the ChiArts Foundation and its mission to expand access to high-quality arts education at The Chicago High School for the Arts. We share the belief that all aspiring artists—regardless of income or previous experience—deserve the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed.
Economic impact
We're committed to supporting vibrant economic health in Chicago, our headquarters of nearly 90 years, and to all the communities in the US and abroad where we, and our clients, live and work.
Civic Consulting Alliance
The Civic Consulting Alliance is a nonprofit organization which brings together collaborative, pro bono investments to get things done for the Chicago region. Through a partnership with CCA, Mesirow professionals from multiple lines of business will undertake 3-6 month fellowships, providing project-based expertise to city, county and social impact organizations across the city.
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*Data as of 12.31.2024.