CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chance the Rapper was there in person to accept a $300,000 donation to his charity from Goose Island Beer.
Goose Island turns 30 this year and to celebrate the brewery presented Chance with a check. The money will help his charity, SocialWorks, continue its work of empowering young people through the arts, education and civic engagement. He's raised millions for Chicago Public Schools as well.
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Like Chance, Goose Island got its start in Chicago. The brewery opened in May 1988. Thirty years and a lot of beer later, the company president said there's no better way to celebrate than with the gift.
"Chance has, just like a lot of the partners here, done a lot for the city of Chicago. And we're very proud of the city and what you've done and what's coming forward," said Todd Ahsmann, president of Goose Island Beer.
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"We hope to create more resources, more programming and just more good days for the kids here," Chance said.
And if you've had a Goose Island Beer, you may have contributed to the $300,000 check. The brewery had a promotion where for every pint sold a portion of the money was donated to SocialWorks.