Chance the Rapper Surprises CPS Students as Jewel Announces $1M Donation

Nov 22, 2017 7:55 AM ET
Campaign: Community

Originally posted on NBC Chicago

Chance, fresh off his stint hosting “Saturday Night Live” over the weekend, was at Michele Clark Magnet High School with President of Jewel-Osco Doug Cygan, who presented Chance’s Social Works organization with a $1 million check to benefit CPS. 

Cygan said the check was the largest given out in Jewel-Osco history. The company, he said, wanted to donate to a charity it felt supported giving back to the community and supporting Chicago’s youth.

“I hope in this crowd there’s the next president of Jewel-Osco,” Cygan said.

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