Darius Ballinger is the founder of Chasing23, a nonprofit organization focused on building respect, unity, and a sense of empowerment among young people in Chicago by introducing them to a community of support, accountability, and hope. Following the loss of his mentor and period of incarceration, Darius launched Chasing23 to be a vehicle for positive change. By providing a comprehensive blend of mentoring, tutoring, and workforce development programming, Chasing23 supports youth of color in developing personal and professional skills, building pride and confidence, and developing goals for long-term success. Tune in to learn how Darius’ love for Chicago and his mission to create positive opportunities for youth is helping him and emerging leaders in the city “chase their 23.”