Our Partners
The Figueroa Wu Family Foundation works for community wellness, targeting hunger, fighting racial and economic inequities, and providing an inviting space for learning and cultural engagement. We address social and health injustices through lenses of empowerment, collaboration, and sustainability. As a part of the Figueroa-Wu Foundation, the Pilsen Food Pantry aims to address health and social outcomes through the direct distribution of high quality and cultural appropriate food, clothing, and social services.
www.figueroawufamilyfoundation.com/pilsen-food-pantry
Working directly in 2,500 schools in 26 states, Communities In Schools builds relationships that empower students to stay in school and succeed in life.
Our school-based staff, partners with teachers to identify challenges students face in class or at home and coordinate with community partners to bring outside resources inside schools. From immediate needs like food or clothing to more complex ones like counseling or emotional support, we do whatever it takes to help students succeed.
The Resurrection Project believes that social change starts at the community level. When individuals feel safe and secure, they are more likely to invest in their community, making it a better place for all. We support this development by providing services that stabilize and protect families, by helping them acquire assets and improve their financial health, and by mobilizing them to advocate for long-lasting, positive change.
The Chicago Park District owns more than 8,800 acres of green space, making it the largest municipal park manager in the nation. The Chicago Park District’s more than 600 parks offer thousands of sports and physical activities as well as cultural and environmental programs for youth, adults, and seniors. The Chicago Park District is also responsible for 28 indoor pools, 50 outdoor pools, and 28 miles of lakefront including 23 swimming beaches plus one inland beach. From canoeing to soccer fields to arts and crafts, there is never a shortage of activities to participate in Chicago’s parks.
Omar E. Torres Elementary is one of the 14 Acero Schools. The school has a specific mission and a set of core beliefs that align directly with those of Acero. We believe that the school is the single greatest unit of change for our students. Because of that, our mission and core beliefs are the foundation for our decision-making processes. Collaboration, communication, and cohesion provide the framework.
Something Good In Englewood, is a 501c3 non-for-profit organization with several programs focused on increasing socio-economic opportunities for residents at critical ages and stages within the Englewood community. Our primary areas of focus and impact include Supportive Services and Educational Programming.
Our Supportive Services range from health and wellness, community cohesion, food pantries for the communities we serve, easy access to the COVID-19 Vaccine, and job skills.
DRW College Prep challenges and supports students to become highly educated people of integrity who positively impact their community. Their vision is live our G.R.I.T. values of Growth, Reflection, Integrity, and Teamwork as we prepare our scholars for success in college and beyond.
www.nobleschools.org/drw