And they're doing it with confidence, character, and a vision for the future.
Since the Midtown Center for boys and the Metro Achievement Center for girls opened their doors in 1965 and 1985, respectively, nearly 22,000 students have benefited from more than 14.5 million hours of academic tutoring and virtue development.
Midtown-Metro Achievement Centers guide low-income urban youth in Chicago along pathways of success. Our after-school and summer programs for students in grades 3 to 12 focus on academic exellence, virtue development, individual attention, and parental involvement.
Midtown Director Micheil Pruni shares why starting mentorship at a young age can help children build trust, develop good judgment, and seek strong mentors throughout their lives. Read his article published by Military Mentors and learn how this perspective connects to Midtown-Metro’s youth development mission.
Midtown-Metro Achievement Centers announces Micheil Pruni as the new Director of the Midtown Achievement Center in Chicago. Micheil’s decade-long journey with Midtown began as a Summer Advisor and reflects a deep commitment to student success, family engagement, and mentorship.
Midtown-Metro acknowledges the passing of longtime Metro and MEF employee, Gloria Lang, who passed away on January 6, 2026.
Highlights from Midtown-Metro’s 34th Annual Reach for Excellence Gala, honoring Larry Morris and Jim Doney.
Metro Achievement Center for Girls celebrates 40 years of impact with its largest Summer Achievement Camp to date. Over 300 students from across Chicago are gaining academic support, mentorship, and leadership skills—an impact recently featured by Fox 32 Chicago.
Join us at the 35th Annual Reach for Excellence Awards Gala, Benefiting the Midtown Achievement Center for boys and Metro Achievement Center for girls, and honoring Scott Magnesen and Dr. Stephen M. Gryzlo.
New survey results reveal how Midtown-Metro programs are helping students grow academically, personally, and as future leaders.