Fred Weatherspoon

Fred Weatherspoon was born on the West Side of Chicago. He was incarcerated at the age of 17 and spent 25 years in prison. During that time, Fred obtained a GED and taught classes on cognitive behavior therapy, substance abuse, and many other courses to men he was incarcerated with. He also led a fundraising campaign that raised thousands of dollars for children living in poverty on the South Side of Chicago. Now that he is home, Fred helps families obtain first-time homeownership in the New City and Back of the Yards communities.