3C Community Profile: Humboldt Park
Take a stroll down the Paseo Boricua corridor on Division Street and it’s easy to see why Humboldt Park is one of Chicago’s most vibrant…
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Black Millennial Renaissance
At Black Millennial Renaissance (BMR), we equip students with the tools and frameworks necessary to be champions of justice and equity. We know that for movements to not be reduced to moments they require the dedication of impassioned individuals to maintain momentum. Through BMR's Justice & Equity Fellowship, our fellows will be empowered through hands-on training and heart-centered mentorship to become the next generation of community organizers, policy advocates, and more. Our fellows are provided a weekly stipend to help alleviate the barriers that exist when pursuing internships, fellowship programs, and other similar leadership opportunities. We believe that a well-rounded education and a community of support are foundational components of our young people's success. We seek the Young Leaders Fund's support in our pursuit of raising more champions for justice.
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Giving Others Dreams God Inc
We are thrilled to present a proposal to elevate Fantastic Family Fridays, a beloved community event, during the summer. Our plan is to take the activities outside every Friday, providing a fun and engaging experience for families and youth. As part of our Memorial Day weekend kickoff, we will host an ice cream social, inviting all kids from local public schools and community members to join. Additionally, we will feature a video game truck to enhance the excitement. This funding opportunity aligns perfectly with our goal of establishing safe and peaceful activities that positively engage youth during the gap time between the end of the Chicago Public School (CPS) year and the start of the Chicago Park District's summer programming (June 6-26
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Austin Adams Block Club
The Austin Adams Block Club consists of a six (6) block radius. This block club serves over 1,000 households. We have existed since 2018, serving families by providing resources to families, life skills, and job opportunities to youth, delivering food to home-bound seniors, and hosting community events. We propose to host six (6) pop-up events, beginning with the first on Memorial Day weekend in the West Garfield Park, Austin, and North Lawndale communities. We will also collaborate with several community stakeholders. Some of our collaborating partners include Ocsar DePriest Elementary, the Austin Townhall & Columbus Park District. We also look to host listening sessions. Listening session parties are highly desired by youth.
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FUTURE TIES NFP
Future Ties would like to provide an atmosphere where parents can connect more with their children during the summer. We are hosting a variety of opportunities for families to bring their children out to Movie's at the Park (ing) Lot. We have a large parking lot that can host family movies throughout the weekends starting the Memorial Day Weekend until the end of June supporting the gap in activities until the Park District starts summer programs.
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Living The Dream Youth Development
Big Flag Football Game in a park in Austin will consist of some local celebrities and kids from the living the dream youth development. We will have all of our staff from LTD wit cpd. Raffles and prizes for kids and family free food music bounce houses and refreshments. Jus wanna have a safe football day for families and the community.
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Fathers Who Care
Fathers Who Care - Too Good for Violence - Youth Empowerment Program, has been designed to engage and empower indigent young people in poverty and violence stricken communities to access resources, opportunities with caring adults to assist them in navigating through poor mental health, violence and substance abuse on the West Side of Chicago. This services and outreach are designed to improve the quality of life for those who are less fortunate and in need of immediate intervention and support.
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People Empowering People NFP
People Empowering People's (PEP) mission is to build a healthier, more vibrant, and economically stable community by providing capacity-building support to community-based organizations and administering financial education and career coaching programs that enhance the financial security of low-income families in the Chicagoland community. PEP provides aid to community-based organizations in building capacity and leaders within the organization, supports women, and gives them the tools to increase control over their lives. PEP combats inadequate access to menstrual supplies and wants to end the shame associated with menstruation. Feminine hygiene experiences aren’t uncommon. We aim to create a collective awareness of the menstruation cycles, by providing informed support and additional wellness resources. We have developed an outreach program to help alleviate the stressors associated with menstruation. PEP Chicago will recruit 10 youth ages 18-24, prioritizing those impacted by the criminal justice system to complete a 12-week program that will empower and give them the skills and opportunity to use what they’ve learned through community service. Illinois House Bill 155 states that one out of every four women regularly struggles to purchase menstrual products due to lack of income. PEP Chicago plans to combat this through our program, We Got You Period, which supports communities most affected by violence. This program will provide youth with hand on skills training, mentorship, access to certification programs, employment placement support, and civic and community engagement. During the 12 weeks, youth will learn about Period Poverty and create a system to engage with women in need of feminine products. This program will teach youth transferable skills in supply chain management and give them the ability to gain hands-on experience through packaging feminine hygiene products. Hands-on training will be given through our partnership with the Period Collective and Max Candle Co to package and ship feminine hygiene products to those in need within the Chicagoland area. Youth will assist in supply chain logistics of shipping, processing, and systems management. Other teachings offered to students include: ○ Life Skills ○ Career Readiness ○ Interview & Resume Skills ○ Financial literacy ○ Basic Supply Chain Logistic Training ○ Access to Certification Training ○ Employment Placement Assistance Upon completing the 12 weeks, the youth will receive ongoing mentorship and support with additional skills training/certifications and employment placement assistance. Youth will also join the cohort of Alumni that connects to share resources and best practices.
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Building A Dream Institute Inc
Building A Dream Institute Inc