Hope Chicago
Melvin Rodriguez is an accomplished entrepreneur and community leader with extensive experience in the hair care and service industry. As the owner of Mielle Organics LLC since March 2013, Melvin has contributed to the brand's rapid growth in the multicultural hair care sector, emphasizing innovation and healthy ingredients. Melvin founded Stay Blessed Studios LLC in April 2024, redefining luxury grooming experiences through exceptional customer service. Additionally, Melvin serves as Co-Chairman of the Board for HOPE Chicago, a scholarship-granting organization focused on supporting students in higher education, and as a Board Member for BBF Family Services, which aims to enhance the lives of underprivileged youth and families through a variety of services.
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Hope Chicago
Launched in 2021 and led by former CPS CEO Dr. Janice Jackson, Hope Chicago is pioneering a new two-generational approach to building equity and breaking the cycle of poverty in Chicago’s underserved neighborhoods on the South, Southwest and West Sides. Our work focuses on removing the financial and systemic barriers that limit access and completion of higher education for first-generation college students and their parents.