Alignment Collaborative for Education (ACE)

Alignment  is a collective impact organization serving the 12 northwestern Illinois communities around U-46 school district. Their mission is to align community resources and collaborate with organizations in support of public school strategies to raise student achievement; create responsible, productive, and contributing members of our society; and advance the economic and social well-being of communities served by school district U-46.

Alignment has partnered with Teaching Therapy to provide the Rooted in Resilience program at Kimball Middle School for the fall of 2026.

Both Alignment and the United Way of Metro Chicago are funding partners.

Philanthropy & Research

In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, SBB Research Group LLC (SBBRG) resolved to continue its support and engagement with nonprofit organizations by initiating its COVID-19 Grant Program, which helped to address the needs of organizations and communities affected by the pandemic. After two years of meaningful impact through this program, the Foundation is committed to continue supporting ambitious nonprofit organizations by providing monthly grants through the SBB Research Group Foundation Grant Program.

The Foundation encourages any 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization to apply for a grant.
Donations are awarded to different organizations monthly.

Teaching Therapy was awarded a $1,000 Grant for May 2026.