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Hi there,  Two years ago, after years of hard work, dedication, and endless support from our Chicago neighbors, we broke ground on the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park.   The remarkable progress we’ve made since then is a testament to the incredible collaboration between some outstanding contractors and one of the most diverse workforces that we’ve ever seen on a project like this in Chicago.  To us, the Obama Presidential Center will be more than just a museum or an account of President and Mrs. Obama’s time in the White House. It will be a living hub for citizenship with the ultimate goal of engaging and empowering leaders for generations to come.  Beyond learning a thing or two about the presidency and how the government works, visitors will have the opportunity to dream up how they can be agents for the change they want to see in their own communities.    As we approach two years since groundbreaking, we realize how much you’ve helped us so far–and also how far we still have to go.  It would mean a lot for you to take part in bringing the Center to life—your support can make a big difference toward realizing this vision. We hope you see that support as an investment in our mission to inspire, empower, and connect people to change the world.  Thank you for being with us on this journey.  –The Obama Foundation   DONATE NOW

Hi there,  If you were to stand beyond the construction fences of the Obama Presidential Center on the South Side of Chicago today, you'd see we're near the halfway point of construction for hope’s future home. The Center will be a place where people from across the street to around the globe can connect with the Obamas’ legacy and find inspiration to take action that changes their world.  As President Obama taught us, “One voice can change a room, and if one voice can change a room, then it can change a city, and if it can change a city, it can change a state, and if it can change a state, it can change a nation, and if it can change a nation, it can change the world. Your voice can change the world.” Your donation today not only helps complete the Obama Presidential Center, but it will also further our mission of empowering young changemakers and emerging leaders to find their voice and bring hope home to their communities.    And soon, hope will have a new home on the South Side of Chicago in Jackson Park where all visitors will see how making change at home can be the most meaningful way to participate in democracy and impact the world. As we celebrate the second anniversary of the Center’s groundbreaking, we hope you’ll consider making a gift to help continue our work in Chicago and around the world. Please, make a gift today. DONATE NOW –The Obama Foundation