Milton Golden

Executive Director/Co-founder

Since 2006

Mr. Golden was born and raised on the Westside of Chicago. A great portion of his youth and adult life was spent in reform schools and penitentiaries; once facing the death penalty. Mr. Golden decided that he needed to change his life around. Mr. Golden focused on youth development and violence prevention efforts by organizing community leaders to address curbing the violence in some of the toughest communities throughout Illinois (ie. North Lawndale, Englewood, and Roseland). He has actively engaged in relevant research within the fields of juvenile justice, criminal justice, and mentoring youth that have served in the juvenile justice system. In addition, he conducts meetings with street gang leaders serving as the mediator to prevent further violence and retaliation after a fatality. He has positively affected over 500 families and can identify creative ways in keeping target populations engaged.

His objective is to reintroduce men and women back into mainstream society and provide them with the support needed to become productive members of society, promote community healing, and reshape public perceptions of the formerly incarcerated. This is Mr. Golden's lifetime commitment.