Partners and Affiliates

After School Matters: Non-profit organization for teens to become paid apprentices or club members in arts, sports, technology, and communications programs.

Bethel New Life: A perennial westside community organization committted to empowering individuals, strengthening families, and building neighborhoods through community-driven, solution-oriented, and value-centered approaches.

Near West Side Chamber of Commerce: The purpose of the Madison-Western Chamber of Commerce is to promote, unite and coordinate efforts to revitalize and improve the business community in order to achieve comprehensive development and enhance the economic life of concerned business people and community professionals in the area.

Greater Garfield Park Chamber of Commerce: Promotes business and commerce in the Garfield Park community.  

Metropolitan Tenants Organization: Organizes, empowers, and educates tenants in Chicago.

Safer Foundation: Safer Foundation helps formerly incarcerated individuals re-enter their communities.

Openlands: Founded in 1963, Openlands protects the natural and open spaces of northeastern Illinois and the surrounding region to ensure cleaner air and water, protect natural habitats and wildlife, and help balance and enrich our lives.

LISC - New Communities Program: The new communities program is a long-term initiative of the Local Initiatives Support Corporation/Chicago to support comprehensive community development in 16 Chicago neighborhoods. The 10-year effort seeks to rejuvenate challenged communities, bolster those in danger of losing ground, and preserve the diversity of areas in the path of gentrification.