Non-Profits We Heart
Educational Organizations
- Offers rigorous education with core values of faith and racial justice for under-resourced communities
- Provides tuition assistance to ensure accessibility for families in need
- Operates as a partnership with families to help children achieve dreams beyond their neighborhoods
Social Advocacy Organizations
North Lawndale Community Coordinating Council (NLCCC)
- Coordinates community-driven initiatives to improve quality of life in North Lawndale
- Manages programs like the Neighborhood Opportunity Fund to support commercial and cultural projects in underserved areas
- Facilitates resources such as job opportunities and utility payment assistance for residents
Human Services Organizations
Firehouse Community Arts Center
- Provides year-round cultural arts programming, mentorship, leadership, and workforce development, aiming to prevent and interrupt youth violence
- Originated from a 2003 hip-hop worship service for youth in North Lawndale
- Operates out of a historic 100-year-old firehouse in North Lawndale, offering a safe space for young people to engage in the arts
- Focuses on violence intervention, youth development, and workforce programs to empower vulnerable communities.
- Offers therapeutic services, including behavioral health counseling and residential care for youth affected by trauma.
- Provides foster care and transitional services, including support for teen parents and independent living arrangements.
Lawndale Christian Development Corporation (LCDC)
- Develops affordable housing and promotes homeownership through financial education and workshops
- Engages in community organizing to empower residents to address local issues and foster leadership
- Supports economic growth through cooperative business models and quality rental housing options
North Lawndale Employment Network
- Reduces unemployment in North Lawndale through workforce development programs and transitional job opportunities
- Provides financial literacy workshops to help clients improve income, credit scores, and net worth
- Partners with organizations like Good Jobs Chicagoland to expand economic opportunities in the community