On Thursday, October 5, President Obama met with young leaders in São Paulo to learn more about how they are making a positive difference in their communities… More

By Jamie Clare Flaherty, Director of Strategic Initiatives, Obama Foundation I was born in Detroit to an Irish Catholic father from Chicago and… More

Diversity consultant will monitor and enforce workforce participation plans with emphasis on hiring local, diverse residents for construction and subcontracting.  Chicago, IL — Today, the… More

Puerto Rico has been without power since Hurricane Maria struck on September 20th, the most devastating storm to hit the island in a… More

Emily May, a New Yorker who brings people with diverse views together over a shared meal, will be one of the hundreds of… More

Earlier today, President Obama joined Bill and Melinda Gates and other leaders from around the world in New York City at the inaugural… More

“I want you to be my partner in this journey going forward again because I think this will be something that makes you just as… More

This morning, President Obama sent a message to the Obama Foundation email list to announce our next steps, including the first set of projects… More

Initiatives will inspire and empower civic innovators and young people to take action in their own communities Chicago, IL – Today, President Obama announced in… More

Chicago, IL – Today, the Obama Foundation announced that it will hold a public meeting on Thursday, September 14 at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place… More

Major Minority-Owned Firms Tapped to Submit RFP in Obama Foundation’s Ongoing Goal of Bringing Local, Diverse Firms into Development of OPC... More

All weekend, people in Houston, across the Gulf Coast, and around the country have been pitching in to aid those affected by the devastating flooding… More

Chicago, IL – Today, the Obama Foundation announced its proposal for a combined park and parking facility on an underutilized section of the Midway Plaisance… More

In honor of President Obama’s birthday today, Mrs. Obama has a special message to share: On the last full day of his presidency, Barack wrote… More

To celebrate Chicago as the future home of the Obama Presidential Center and current home to some of the world’s biggest and best-loved music… More

Chicago, IL – Today, the Obama Foundation announced Ralph Leslie as Chief Financial Officer. As Chief Financial Officer, Ralph will oversee the financial… More

Last week, the Obama Foundation's chief digital officer, Glenn Brown, wrote that the first step towards restoring "the original promise of the Internet... Read on Medium

Twenty years ago today, in a part of Pakistan where women and girls are so often silenced, a girl was born who would one day… More

Last time I posted here, I called for your help with the Obama Foundation’s work on digital citizenship, about what it means to be a good citizen online... Read on Medium

On July 1, President Obama met with young Indonesians and learned more about how they are making a positive difference in their communities – and how… More

In the months and years to come, we will be working to create an engaging and welcoming place that will inspire you to change… More

Participating Firms Encouraged to Demonstrate Innovative Approach to Workforce Training and Ambitious Goals for Minority Hiring Chicago – Today, the Obama Foundation released… More

Chicago – Today, the Obama Foundation announced Dr. Louise Bernard as the Director of the Museum of the Obama Presidential Center. As Museum Director, Dr. More

On May 25, 2017, President Obama joined German Chancellor Angela Merkel and four young leaders for a conversation on the topic of “Being Involved in Democracy: Taking on Responsibility Locally and Globally”... More

We asked you to share songs that remind you of home and inspire you to be involved in your communities. From India… More

Chicago, IL – Today, the Obama Foundation announced that it has filed its Form 990 for the 2016 tax year. A copy of the 990 and the Foundation’s independent… More

Chicago – Today, the Obama Foundation announced Lynn Taliento as Chief Program Officer. At the Obama Foundation, Lynn Taliento will lead the development of the… More

Assessment Outlines Potential for OPC to Serve as Catalyst for Additional Development on South Side Chicago – Today, the Obama Foundation released an Economic Impact… More

Chicago – Today, the Obama Foundation announced that Glenn Brown will serve as Chief Digital Officer. As Chief Digital Officer, Glenn will lead the Foundation’s… More

On Sunday, May 7, 2017, President Obama accepted the 2017 Centennial John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award with these words: “Courage, President… More

Today, the Obama Foundation announced new details on the operational structure of the Obama Presidential Center and, in coordination with the National Archives and Records… More

Campus Setting Will Include Presidential Museum, Public Plaza and Space that Features a ‘Working Center for Citizenship;’ Plan Revitalizes Jackson Park to Re-Establish Connection to… More

Chicago, IL – Today, the Obama Foundation announced that three firms have combined talents to lead the project management for the Obama Presidential Center (OPC). … More

We heard from many of you that your experiences playing sports have helped you develop confidence, an appreciation for hard work, and a positive outlook… More

Chicago, IL – Today, the Obama Foundation announced that it has selected an interdisciplinary exhibition design team for the museum that will be part of the Obama Presidential Center (OPC). The exhibition design team will be led by Ralph Appelbaum Associates (RAA) and will ultimately include several firms and individuals with expertise in media, lighting, and acoustics. Several Chicago-based creative collaborators will play important roles in the exhibition design process, including the firms Civic Projects LLC and Normal, and the artists and educators Amanda Williams, Andres Hernandez, and Norman Teague. Almost half of the exhibition design work for the OPC will be performed by minority- and woman-owned businesses. More

Chicago, IL – Today, the Obama Foundation announced the landscape architecture team for the Obama Presidential Center (OPC).  Working with the OPC’s previously announced architects, Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects and InterActive Design Architects, a team comprised of Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates (MVVA), Site Design Group, and Living Habitats will serve as the project’s landscape architects. More

Today, the Obama Foundation announced David Simas as Chief Executive Officer. Simas will join the Obama Foundation leadership team, including Chairman Marty Nesbitt and Executive Director Robbin Cohen, to lead the Foundation’s work to create the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. More

Today, the Obama Foundation announced that Deval Patrick, former Governor of Massachusetts and a Managing Director of Bain Capital, has joined the Foundation’s Board of Directors. More

Today, the Obama Foundation announced the creation of the Obama Foundation Inclusion Council. The mission of the new Council is to ensure that the ongoing… More

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Chicago, IL – Today, the Obama Foundation announced that Jackson Park will be the site of the Obama Presidential Center. The Center will be located in the heart of the South Side, which has been the home to the First Family for many years. More

Chicago, IL – Today, the Obama Foundation announced that it has selected the architectural team of Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects | Partners (TWBTA) and… More

Chicago, IL – Today, the Obama Foundation announced that it has filed its Form 990 for the 2015 tax year. A copy of the 990 and the Foundation’s independent… More

Chicago, IL – Today, the Barack Obama Foundation announced that John Rogers, Michael Sacks and Robert Wolf will join the Foundation’s Board of Directors, effective… More

Chicago, IL – Today, The Barack Obama Foundation issued a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) to seven architectural firms, one of which will ultimately be selected… More

Chicago, IL – Today, The Barack Obama Foundation announced that it is hiring Michael A. Strautmanis as Vice President of Civic Engagement. Strautmanis, a native… More

Chicago, IL – Today, The Barack Obama Foundation Board Chair Martin Nesbitt spoke to an assembled crowd at the City Club of Chicago, discussing the… More

Chicago, IL – Today, The Barack Obama Foundation announced that 140 architecture firms submitted responses to The Foundation’s Request for Qualifications, marking the next step… More

Chicago, IL – Today, The Barack Obama Foundation released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) soliciting submissions from firms interested in providing architectural design services for the… More

Chicago, IL – Today, the Barack Obama Foundation announced that John Doerr, Thelma Golden and Julianna Smoot will join the Foundation’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. More

Chicago, IL – Today, the Barack Obama Foundation announced that it has filed its Form 990 for the 2014 tax year. A copy of the 990 and… More

Chicago, IL – The Barack Obama Foundation announced today that the future Barack Obama Presidential Center – which will include the library, museum, as well as… More

Washington, D.C. – Today, The Barack Obama Foundation received final proposals for the future Barack Obama Presidential Center from the University of Chicago, University of Illinois… More

Washington, D.C. – Today, The Barack Obama Foundation issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to the University of Chicago, University of Illinois at Chicago, Columbia… More

Washington, D.C. – Martin Nesbitt, Chair of The Barack Obama Foundation made the following statement regarding responses to the Foundation’s Request for Qualifications: “We appreciate the time,… More

Washington, D.C. – Today, The Barack Obama Foundation released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ), soliciting responses from institutions and other parties interested in hosting President Obama’s… More

Washington, D.C. – Three longtime supporters of President Barack Obama, Martin Nesbitt, J. Kevin Poorman, and Julianna Smoot, today announced the formation of The Barack Obama… More