The Dovetail Project @dovetailproject
A curriculum-based program used to teach Dads (17-24) Parenting Skills, Life Skills, and Felony Street Law. Better Fathers. Brighter Futures. linktr.ee/dovetailproject Chicago IL Joined February 2011-
Tweets9K
-
Followers1K
-
Following2K
-
Likes2K
The deadline to apply to the Dovetail Project is quickly approaching!🚨 If you or someone you know is a Chicago dad looking for a job, GED or trade, we encourage you to sign up for the 2025 fall cohort. Apply by September 7th at thedovetailproject.org/apply
What goes hand in hand with fatherhood and family? You guessed it: FOOTBALL. 🏈 BIG shoutout to our hometown team, The @ChicagoBears for welcoming our young men to the practice field at the Bears Summer Training Camp. We are fired up for the 106th season! #BEARDOWN
From Dovetail Dads to gold vest volunteers, our team showed up and showed out, serving our community with heart and getting smiles in return. Big love to everyone who pulled up and made our Juneteenth celebration unforgettable. Text DOVETAIL to (844) 764-1781 to stay in the loop!
What a day at Relief on the Grove! We saw our community truly show up and embody what freedom and collective power are all about. This wasn't just about distributing goods; it was a vibe, a powerful demonstration of our shared strength and commitment to lifting each other up.
Our Relief on the Grove was a hit! When our community comes together, we’re reminded of the power of unity, resilience, and supporting one another when it matters most. Happy #Juneteenth! Text the word DOVETAIL to (844) 764-1781 to stay in the loop. 📲
We’re beyond proud to spotlight Dovetail alum Angel Juarez! Since graduating in 2022, he’s shown up as a devoted mentor, volunteer, husband, & father. This spring, he earned his bachelor’s degree from Northeastern IL, summa cum laude. A true inspiration—Happy Father’s Day!
We are so grateful for @WGNTV’s commitment to telling stories that truly matter and for shining a light on the vital role fathers play in our communities. A big thanks to Erin McElroy for her exceptional skill and thoughtfulness in telling our story!
From one father to another, Happy Father’s Day from The Dovetail Project! Your hard work, sacrifice, and love don’t go unnoticed. Today, we honor you. 💪 #FathersDay2025
Chicago! 🗣️ Join us tomorrow for Relief on the Grove as we kick off Father’s Day weekend with free essential goods for families. This event is first-come, first-served—Saturday, June 14 at 12 PM at 7300 S. Cottage Grove ave., Chicago IL. 60619. See you there!
🎉 Huge congrats to the 29th cohort of dads graduating from The Dovetail Project – your hard work and dedication are a launchpad to greatness! Special thanks to 6th Ward Alderman William Hall for the keynote and host Atiba Buchanan for the energy and for inspiring us all!
🌟 Saving a father means saving a generation! 🌟 Huge congratulations to The Dovetail Project's 29th graduating Cohort for reshaping the narrative of fatherhood, building a brighter legacy for their families, and paving the way for a better tomorrow!
Celebrate Father’s Day with The Dovetail Project our next Relief on the Grove! Join us Saturday, June 14th, at 7300 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL. 60619 starting at 12:00 p.m. for our FREE giveaway of essential household and personal care items. First-come, First-Serve!
We believe in providing fathers with the tools, skills, and resources they need to thrive for their families. A big shoutout to the @NBAFoundation and @chicagobulls for helping us amplify our vision for Chicago dads! citizennewspapergroup.com/news/2025/may/…
Thank you, @NBAFoundation and @chicagobulls, for highlighting the importance of fatherhood and allowing us to support career advancement and educational opportunities for fathers throughout Chicago!
🔥 BIG NEWS! The Dovetail Project has teamed up with the @NBAFoundation and @chicagobulls to ignite economic opportunity for Chicago dads! This partnership will turbocharge our programs, boost job readiness, and slam-dunk career & education goals. 🏀💼
THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS SUNDAY, MARCH 9th! If you or someone you know is a Chicago dad looking for a job GED or trade, we encourage you to sign up for the 2025 spring cohort of The Dovetail Project. Apply NOW at thedovetailproject.org/apply. Better Fathers, Brighter Futures.
If you or someone you know is a Chicago dad looking for a job, GED, or trade, we encourage you to sign up for the next cohort of the Dovetail Project! Apply today at thedovetailproject.org/apply. Better Fathers. Brighter Futures.
Black History Month is a time to honor our past and shape our future. At The Dovetail Project, we believe fatherhood is not just a role—it’s a legacy. By continuing to share stories of resilience, we weave the strength of our ancestors in the fabric of our families. Happy #BHM!
This #MLKDay, let's not just remember his words but embody them. Let's champion fatherhood, support programs that empower dads, and cultivate love and guidance within our families. Together, we can continue building a world where Dr. King's dream of equality shines for all.
✨ Happy New Year! 🎉 As we enter this new chapter, let's embrace the boundless possibilities. May this year be filled with courage to chase our dreams, compassion to uplift one another, and the wisdom to appreciate every moment. Let's inspire each other to rise and shine! 🌟
SAVE A SEAT FOR ME (S... @NewBlackMan
76K Followers 35K Following Aggregator of Black Culture. Boosting Blackademia since '99. Feminist. BX-born. Chair, @DukeU's Academic Council. Author #BlackEphemera (2022) @BullCitySigmas
UChicago Civic Engage... @UChiEngagement
6K Followers 2K Following Office of Civic Engagement at @UChicago. Our work in the #SouthSide and beyond is fostered by many across #UChicago — including faculty, staff, and students.
FFHC Chicago @ffhc_chicago
1 Followers 36 Following Extending branches of support to Black fathers in Chicago.
McSeysle @McSeysleQh3Iv
47 Followers 4K Following Dare and the world always yields. If it beats you sometimes, dare it again and again and it will succumb.
NBA Foundation @NBAFoundation
3K Followers 268 Following The Official X account of the NBA Foundation
Erma McKinney @ErmaMcKinney14
40 Followers 285 Following
Maria Emilia Santande... @ME20SB
19 Followers 153 Following
Marlene Wences @marlene_wences
150 Followers 874 Following Assignment Editor|Field Producer @NBCChicago 🦚
Genevieve @u7hXhps67e0ul42
86 Followers 7K Following
Sewsosare @Sewsosareic1Pi
33 Followers 4K Following
KarenaLookabaugh @lookabaugh83825
58 Followers 3K Following
Elton @iiminaoko17557
32 Followers 3K Following
SpringBertie @36Gqrm3U0xRw4b
20 Followers 2K Following
JOBS@IOG @IOGJOBS
689 Followers 805 Following IOG Career Development team is committed to a partnership that will assist you with identifying job opportunities.
Cathy @cathy_gale2
237 Followers 3K Following
CrysSrnd_40 @cryssrnd64446
24 Followers 1K Following
Eleanor @Eleanor1555489
101 Followers 759 Following
Edi @nimbasiiiem
185 Followers 2K Following
9FigureVision.algo @C_KhuEl
101 Followers 1K Following *Honor & Good Faith On All Accounts* In Propria Persona Sui Juris 👣 Morrocan American National 🇲🇦 Starseed 💫 9 FIGURE VISION ©️®️™️
Crypto🍇 @confusedgrap3
440 Followers 3K Following
Freddi M @FreddiM7
0 Followers 4 Following
Vita L. Spaulding @VitaLaRayS
279 Followers 4K Following Kindness Is Always Fashionable! Courage is an angel, that makes a difference between a good life and a great life. My motto: Surrounded Yourself with LOVE!
Ada S. McKinley Commu... @adasmckinley
186 Followers 264 Following Ada S. McKinley is driven by its mission to empower, educate, and employ people to change lives and strengthen communities.
waltknowsmoney.algo @WaltKnowsMoney
2K Followers 3K Following Founder of @BlockCycleLabs x @Sandman_algo #Algorand.
Sarah Rand @SVRand
199 Followers 865 Following Director of Public Affairs for #CrimeLab and #EducationLab at @UChiUrbanLabs
Francophone Oceanogra... @baffolanYunus
143 Followers 2K Following helluvathing/when whirlds b collidin... {*~*extra_terrestrial | trans_missions*~*}
Winston Adams @WinstonPortal
43 Followers 450 Following
Ks @Ks80664632
146 Followers 5K Following
Charitocracy @charitocracy_
79 Followers 133 Following Your nonprofit charity of the month club, where we all pool our small monthly donations (as little as $1) and vote each month for the winning cause! Join us? ❤️
jus me @beautyis22
291 Followers 1K Following I’m a woman of God, daughter, mother and I am living for God 🙏🏾♥️
Paul & Kaley Miller �... @PaulMiller1313
6K Followers 6K Following I am currently advocating and raising funds for The Spina Bifida association. I Do Not support Trump and his régime.
Charles Williams @Charles56594676
47 Followers 2K Following
The Cook County State... @cookcountysao
5K Followers 981 Following The 2nd largest prosecutor's office in the U.S., working on behalf of Cook County residents to prosecute violations of the law of the State of Illinois.
Chicago's Gentleman @KeithDunning4
132 Followers 417 Following one of Chicago's best/what you see is what you get/househead/do it til you're satisfied!!! Memphis Allies outreach specialists
Terry Johnson @TerryJo28065335
292 Followers 7K Following
@Numba1jerk 🇯🇲 @John31252372
93 Followers 741 Following Me No Two , Me No Tree , Me Numba One Jerk Man
Brian Edsall @brian_edsall
595 Followers 2K Following Photographer & writer | Comms at @CouncilonCJ | #BrianEdsall | Views are my own Subscribe to my free Substack: https://t.co/ndw8fAunUe
Vanessa O. @Vanessa_09
458 Followers 517 Following Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in Healthcare is the most shocking and inhumane . Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
TisBest Philanthropy @TisBest
2K Followers 1K Following TisBest Charity Gift Cards 100% Donated to Charity. Tweeting about #nonprofits, #philanthropy, giving, & more. Join the #RedefineGifting movement.
Kris @krisnjag
151 Followers 354 Following
Renee Perron @ReneePerron1
0 Followers 35 Following
DiscoC @chrismwc
2K Followers 4K Following But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those that persecute you. Matt 5:44❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️#conservative #Jesusfreak #Patriot
Ochem Origins @OchemOrigins
3 Followers 78 Following
thee blues in ur left... @cmilitant
274 Followers 3K Following
Marc Lamont Hill @marclamonthill
559K Followers 2K Following CUNY Presidential Professor • Host of @BET News, @AJUpFront, and Night School • Owner of @UncleBobbies • Sixers Fanatic • Philly Born • ΚΑΨ MADE
CBS Sunday Morning �... @CBSSunday
267K Followers 460 Following The award-winning morning news program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
SAVE A SEAT FOR ME (S... @NewBlackMan
76K Followers 35K Following Aggregator of Black Culture. Boosting Blackademia since '99. Feminist. BX-born. Chair, @DukeU's Academic Council. Author #BlackEphemera (2022) @BullCitySigmas
UChicago Civic Engage... @UChiEngagement
6K Followers 2K Following Office of Civic Engagement at @UChicago. Our work in the #SouthSide and beyond is fostered by many across #UChicago — including faculty, staff, and students.
ABC 7 Chicago @ABC7Chicago
869K Followers 831 Following Follow ABC 7 Chicago news for Chicago news, weather, sports and the most experienced Chicago news team
Inside Philanthropy @InsidePhilanthr
18K Followers 764 Following Media site digging every day to get the inside scoop on foundations and major donors.
MLK Day @MLKDay
23K Followers 1K Following For information about #MLKDay 2022, including in-person + virtual projects, resources, events, and live updates, please follow the main @AmeriCorps account.
Criteo @criteo
19K Followers 2K Following Criteo is the global platform connecting the commerce ecosystem for brands, agencies, retailers, and media owners.
Green Street Meats @GreenStreetChi
407 Followers 114 Following Nationally acclaimed Texas-style BBQ. Now offering catering and delivery.
TisBest Philanthropy @TisBest
2K Followers 1K Following TisBest Charity Gift Cards 100% Donated to Charity. Tweeting about #nonprofits, #philanthropy, giving, & more. Join the #RedefineGifting movement.
Tony Dungy @TonyDungy
938K Followers 168 Following Husband to @LaurenDungy, father of 12, author,retired NFL coach, National Spokesman for @AllProDad. Live by Matthew 16:26
Sports Central LA @SportsCentralLA
7K Followers 2K Following Jim, Jaime, Darren, Chris & the Sports Central team bring you the best in LA sports & interviews with the biggest players & stories you won't see anywhere else!
NFL @NFL
37.9M Followers 3K Following Watch @Chiefs vs. @Chargers from São Paulo for FREE on YouTube! ➡️ https://t.co/4bryejLkLz
Staley Da Bear 🐻 @TheRealStaley
9K Followers 220 Following Staley ranks as the all-time funniest, friendliest, fuzziest, funkiest bear in the history of the NFL…🐻⬇️
Covenant UCC @covucc
39 Followers 20 Following Where people experience a real connection with Christ in Community! Senior Pastor: Rev. Dr. Patrick L. Daymond
Michael Kobori @KoboriGrillsCSR
4K Followers 2K Following Chief Sustainability Officer @Starbucks. Lecturer @respbus Berkeley Haas B-School. Exec Producer @TheatreinUtopia. Love family, grilling, sports. Views my own
alfie @youmetkyler
4K Followers 5K Following You can’t be afraid to fail, it’s the only way to succeed
@HinsdaleJWC @HinsdaleJWC
75 Followers 55 Following We're a local philanthropic/social woman's organization that gives back to the community.
Jocelyn Moore @msjociemoore
412 Followers 1K Following Board Member @Opp_Fi @DraftKings @FirstNetGov @WVUMedicine @ufalumni @DCRapeCrisis | Speaker @CAASpeakers | Book A Call With Me https://t.co/rHZZp4jOxL
Tina Wells @tinacwells
6K Followers 1K Following Business Strategist | Advisor | Author of THE ELEVATION APPROACH & THE RETAIL BUSINESS BLUEPRINT📚
Antoinette Isama @AntoinetteIsama
3K Followers 983 Following 🌍 culture journalist + editor + copywriter + dj. |💡co-founder + creative lead of @thisisfourtwo. | 🇳🇬 ife onye kwe, ka chi ekwe.
Kendrick Nunn @nunnbetter_
42K Followers 247 Following
Marissa Calhoun @m_calhoun_
31 Followers 132 Following Currently @Netflix and Chilln' Former Journalist @CNN Awesome Auntie Sundress Aficionado #allofthethings RT's from this account are not an endorsement!
Guru Gowrappan @gurugk
6K Followers 2K Following president @Viasat former ceo yahoo/verizonmedia, former global md alibaba. board @BNYMellon @Water - Stay humble and hungry.
Rose Stuckey Kirk @RoseStuckeyKirk
2K Followers 317 Following NASDAQ Board Director: Casella Waste Systems | C-Level Executive-Verizon | P&L | Social Innovation Leader | Global Speaker
Denny Hamlin @dennyhamlin
810K Followers 762 Following Taylor, Molly and Jameson’s Dad. Driver for @joegibbsracing. Co-owner of @23xiracing.
Dana Kozlov @DanaCBS2
5K Followers 512 Following @cbschicago Morning Show Anchor, Reporter, Chicago City Dweller, Mom, Wife, Friend, First Amendment Fan, Music Enthusiast, No Tolerance for Hate
Peter Millar @petermillar
42K Followers 1K Following Discerning luxury apparel, casual sportswear and innovative performance styles.
Venus ♎Be what Love... @VenusInMomJeans
410 Followers 1K Following Sexagenarian, born in a time of 2-parent homes, moral values, respect. Navigating Chicago streets & riffraff. I like '50s-'80s music🎶 and dancing💃🏾
Michael L. Orenstein @mlo84
3K Followers 2K Following Middle-Aged Mutant Ninja Turtle 🐢 SVP @Yumi 👶🏻🥦🥕 // Alumni of: @nike 10+yrs!, @ESPN, @RedBull & @72andSunny Dad (x2) Advisor, Athlete, .Gif Giver
Natalie Turman @natalieturmanpr
221 Followers 427 Following PR | Marketing | Creative| Podcaster | Blooming 🌻| Social Media Management Freelancer | Jr publicist | |email: [email protected]|
𝐉𝐆🧮 @JMacreaux
726 Followers 677 Following Independent Fund Manager - Fitness - Leading Strong Companies To New Heights
Jim Shepherd @jimlshepherd
526 Followers 654 Following Director, Global Talent Partnerships at @Snap.
Lara Cohen 💅🏼 @Larakate
46K Followers 3K Following SVP of Creators, Marketing & Biz Dev @linktree_. Former Global VP of Partners & Marketing @Twitter. Bay Area with a 917. https://t.co/KLMcEkyU2a
stewart cornelius @StewYorkCity
11K Followers 4K Following
OpenBSD @openbsd
13K Followers 53 Following OpenBSD is a free and secure UNIX-like operating system that emphasizes portability, standardization, correctness, proactive security & integrated cryptography.
Wendy W. Williams @wendyWwilliams
194 Followers 511 Following Executive Director of Community Partnerships at @UChiEngagement.
Belinda Luscombe @luscombeland
6K Followers 2K Following really good speller; reallt bad typist, writes about people for big mag with red border, asks too many questions, even when not working. Author, Marriageology.
OPRE @OPRE_ACF
6K Followers 399 Following We build evidence to improve the lives of children and families. Explore findings from our rigorous research and evaluation projects.
URU The Right To Be @URUTheRightToBe
1K Followers 2K Following The mission of URU is to foster communication and understanding among diverse people by utilizing, discovering and applying tangible multimedia solutions.
Jerry 🏆🏆🏈 @jg4dawgs
4K Followers 5K Following Blessed Believer, husband, Dad of 2 fine young men, Dawg Fan, College football fan, and Retired ...Go Dawgs / Falcons / Braves / Hawks
Headspace @Headspace
294K Followers 1K Following Love your mind Providing mental health resources and tools for everyday life Need help? Send us a message @HeadspaceHelp
Liz Dozier @LizDozier
5K Followers 149 Following Founder & CEO of Chicago Beyond. Former principal of Fenger HS. Loves good food, travel & yoga. Believes good people make all the difference in the world.
Mike Strautmanis @StrautMike
6K Followers 764 Following leading civic engagement for the Barack Obama Foundation, Cubs fan since 1975 (age 6 - the age of reason), lover of arts and culture
Chief David O. Brown @ChiefDavidBrown
62K Followers 26K Following Former Dallas Police Chief and Chicago Police Supt. Author of memoir, Called to Rise UT Austin Tx Ex Distinguished Alumni COO Loncar Lyon Jenkins Views my own
UChicago Inclusive Ec... @UChiIELab
643 Followers 249 Following We conduct research that results in greater economic opportunity for communities harmed by discrimination, disinvestment & segregation. @HarrisPolicy @UChicago
Charles M. Blow @CharlesMBlow
523K Followers 2K Following Creator of @BlowTheStack Substack, @Harvard fellow. @MSNBC political analyst. Lecturer. Author of #TheDevilYouKnow & #FireShutUpInMyBones, Ex-@NYTimes columnistTrends for United States
You might like
