Skyway Bowl, the last Black-owned bowling alley on Chicago’s South Side, will remain open after a successful GoFundMe campaign, Block Club Chicago reported.
Owner Brunetta Hill-Corley appealed to the community for support due to low patronage, high expenses, and a hefty loan payment due to the pandemic shutdown. Hill-Corley received overwhelming support from locals and Divine Nine organizations, raising more than $17,000 to date. She credited media coverage for sparking the enthusiastic response.
“The article created a viral effect,” Hill-Corley said. “I feel relieved; I’m beyond energized. … The community, local organizations, nonprofits, schools—people are reaching out for events and social gatherings that will continue to create that next generation of love flowing through this center.”…