Grants

The mission of ARK Entrepreneurial Center is to increase opportunities for inner-city youth through entrepreneurial development.

ACT works to increase the collective impact of our member organizations on improving education and economic development outcomes for the Austin community.

Breakthrough Urban Ministries meets needs of vulnerable Chicagoans through dignifying and empowering opportunities for self-development.

Brightstar's mission is to empower residents to share in the responsibility of building community through resource development and collaborative partnerships.

Burst Into Books seeks to provide culturally relevant enrichment opportunities, engage and support the community through access to resources, and leverage the brilliance of Black people to cultivate published authors.

By The Hand is a Christ-centered after-school program that emphasizes academic excellence while nurturing the whole child - mind, body and soul.

C24/7 is a non-profit organization dedicated, through the power of Jesus Christ, to improving the lives of children and young adults in the North of Howard neighborhood.

At Cambridge Classical Academy believes classical education is a unique approach to teaching students how to think critically and wholistically. Classically educated students are afforded a long tradition of truth-seeking instruction of key subjects such as liberal arts, history, mathematics, and science.

Claretian Associates carries on a rich and collaborative tradition of responding to the needs of South Chicago and its surrounding communities by providing affordable housing and vital services that benefit the safety and wellbeing of our residents and families. ​​

Chicago Hope Academy is a college and life preparatory non-denominational Christian high school that is dedicated to nurturing and challenging the body, mind and spirit to the glory of God.

Chrysalis is a place of growth and transformation for girls and their families.

Circle Urban Ministries is working to make the Austin community a better place to live, learn, grow and succeed by taking a four-pronged, asset-based approach to community development.

Cornerstone Academy exists to provide students who need it, with an intentionally small Christian high school experience designed to provide them a personalized and comprehensive education leading towards a diploma, a Christian moral code, and tools for self-sufficiency.

EMMAUS is a Christian non-profit working to prevent exploitation and empower male survivors of the sex trade to rebuild their lives.

Entrenuity’s mission is to equip youth leaders with the expertise necessary to train young people to be skilled entrepreneurs exemplifying integrity.

Excel exist to assist the residents of the Austin Community to Excel through Education, Affordable Housing, Technology Assistance and Entrepreneurial Support.

Exodus' mission is to mobilize the Christian community to welcome refugees.

FAME Center provides equitable access to arts education so that the next generation has creative tools to uncover their potential and imagine their futures.

FCHC is providing excellent healthcare that communicates in word and deed the love and Gospel of Jesus.

FCAC's mission is to interrupt the cycle of violence among youth and young adult adults in North Lawndale through the power of the arts and faith.

Focus Fairies Mentoring, is located in Chicago that provides mentoring services for adolescent girls between the ages of 7-14.

GRIP exists to break the fatherless cycle through Christ-centered, Life-on-Life relationships.

Harambee works to transform and encourage at-risk youth with the hope of the gospel of Jesus Christ and empower them to know and experience the value and dignity of work by training and mentoring in biblically-based work-ethic.

The Hope Center Foundation of Chicago is Roseland-based, helping residents of the Urban Chicago community to successfully transition out of poverty to living wage and into generational wealth.

With a spirit of excellence, Hope Excel is committed to inspiring all we come in contact with to reach the greatness inside of themselves, regardless of race, religion, or financial background.

The I Am Abel Foundation seeks to bridge socioeconomic gaps and promote achievement amongst underrepresented minority inner city youth so that every child will have a shot at the not so impossible dream.

I AM ABLE's mission is to demonstrate the love of Jesus Christ by providing all families and individuals with life-changing clinical counseling, educational, and wellness services that protect families against the continual spiraling effects of trauma, violence and mental health challenges.

The mission of I.C.A.R.E. Ministries Out of School Tine Program is to empower our youth and their families through academics, holistic and spiritual empowerment.

Investing Charitable Capital to Create Economic, Social & Spiritual Transformation.

LCDC's mission is to bring holistic revitalization to the lives and environments of Lawndale residents through economic empowerment, housing improvements, educational enrichments, and community advocacy.

LCLC's mission is to show and share the love of Jesus by providing legal services grounded in restorative justice for youth in the Lawndale area.

Legacy Disciple exists to encourage, equip, and empower everyday Christians to be disciples of Christ who make disciples for Christ.

Life Changing Community Outreach works to Impact and transform lives throughout the Austin community.

LINK Unlimited Scholars has changed the lives of Black students and families through our proven model with Academic Enrichment, College Access, Leadership Development, and Career Exposure.

LIVE FREE Chicago's mission is to rebuild black communities through the power of the Black church. Our vision is to create communities in Chicago where Black people are free from all forms of violence.

The MAAFA Redemption Project is a faith-based initiative in West Garfield Park (Chicago), recruiting at-risk emerging adult men to invest in them with housing, employment, educational opportunities, and evidence-based wrap-around social services.

The Male Mogul Initiative seeks to transform under resourced communities by offering youth and returning citizens leadership and entrepreneurial training.

Moody Global Ministries exists to equip people with the truth of God’s Word to be maturing followers of Christ who are making disciples around the world.

We believe God is moving hearts to give like never before, around the corner and around the world. So we want to be there – on the frontlines of this modern day generosity movement, and we’re here to help you be a part of it.

New Community Outreach creates restorative spaces for healing, reconciliation and flourishing.

NCCDC seeks to establish sustainable economic growth and opportunities in the North Lawndale Community through developing, empowering, and supporting entrepreneurs and businesses.

New Life Centers are neighborhood-based centers that connect youth and young adults with Christ and community through mentoring, education and sports.

New Moms’ mission is to strengthen families by partnering with young moms as they progress towards housing stability, economic mobility, and family well-being.

NLEN assists North Lawndale residents through innovative employment initiatives that lead to economic advancement and an improved quality of life.

Hope Works exists to be catalysts of individual, workplace, and community transformation.

Praxis is a Creative Engine Advancing Redemptive Entrepreneurship

ProGrace is creating a third option to the abortion debate by equipping believers with a new way to think, talk and act, freeing them to focus on the needs of both the woman and the child.

The mission of our church is "Restoring Broken Lives!" We are a church devoted to the Mission of Christ: to spread the Gospel of Christ to all the nations of the world.

Pursue Scholars provides resources that will help further enhance their Scholars’ effectiveness as leaders. This support comes from training, consistent correspondence, mentors, care packages, retreats, networking, and more.

Reborn Ministries is engaging, empowering and equipping people on the west side of Chicago to move from surviving to thriving.

SPCDM's mission is to keep the peace and move forward by deploying methods of accountability for all parties resulting in a win/win.

Stone Community Development Corporation's mission is to serve and to transform the oppressed and those who need empowerment in the Austin community.

Sunshine Gospel Ministries exists to seek the renewal of the city through ministries of discispleship, mercy and justice.

The Field School is a diverse, classical school that feeds the hearts and minds of children through rigorous study rooted in a Christ-centered environment.

The Gathering is a group of like-minded individuals to serve as a resource, a source of spiritual encouragement and a sounding board of peers.

Together Chicago's vision is to renew Chicago, together with churches, businesses, community leaders and government officials to inspire hope within the communities we serve.

UBL's mission is to make a positive impact for all West Garfield Park residents who are facing economic, educational, social, and safety barriers within their daily lives.

Unites and mobilizes churches, community organizations and businesses to provide access to living-wage opportunities and long-term support through a network of Christ-centered relationships.

The VISION Outreach is a youth-focused community outreach program with the sole purpose of helping the youth of Chicago and surrounding areas progress and excel.

WHA’s mission is to use the capacity of local residents to improve the health and well-being of the community. For WHA, health is defined broadly to include the social and physical environment which contributes to the mental, physical and spiritual well-being of a person.

YoungLives reaches teen moms by entering their world, modeling the unconditional love of Christ, and encouraging them to become the women and mothers God created them to be.

Introducing adolescents to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith.

The Young Men's Educational Network is an innovative youth leadership ministry in the North Lawndale Community on Chicago's West Side. YMEN was established in 1996 to address academic, social, and spiritual needs that cripple the futures of many of our young people.