The Cara Program prepares and inspires motivated individuals to break the cycles of homelessness and poverty, transform their lives, strengthen our communities, and forge paths to real and lasting success. Since 1991, The Cara Program has placed more than 3,000 individuals into full-time,… Read more

Community Counseling Centers of Chicago (C4), a behavioral health advocate and social service provider, offers quality, comprehensive customer-oriented services tailored to the diversity of its consumers.

The mission of Family Focus is to promote the well-being of children from birth by supporting and strengthening their families in and with their communities. Every day – at our eight direct service centers all around Chicago – our mission is realized through comprehensive family support services… Read more

Since 1991, Claretian Associates has developed over 130 affordable houses and apartments in South Chicago, a community with a rich history and a strong future. Claretian Associates builds community within the culturally diverse neighborhood of South Chicago by working with community leaders,… Read more

Erie Elementary Charter School (EECS) provides Chicago children with a free high-quality bilingual education that values their unique life experience, language and culture. The EECS strategy is centered on an innovative curriculum, high expectations, outstanding educators, strong governance and… Read more

CNE collaborates with local early care and education programs, social services, advocates, and government to support families with young children, ages birth to five years. Approximately 90% of the children served by CNE are from low-income, single parent families living in poverty or just above… Read more

Heartland Alliance believes that all of us deserve the opportunity to improve our lives. Each year, we help ensure this opportunity for more than one million people around the world who are homeless, living in poverty, or seeking safety. Our policy efforts strengthen communities; our comprehensive… Read more

CLAIM (Chicago Legal Advocacy for Incarcerated Mothers) provides legal and educational services to maintain the bonds between imprisoned mothers and their children. CLAIM advocates for policies and programs that benefit families of imprisoned mothers and reduce incarceration of women and girls.

Founded in 1984, PATH is a non-profit community organization whose mission is to break the cycle of homelessness by empowering homeless people with the tools for self-sufficiency. PATH works towards this goal by providing services that help homeless people find work, save money, secure housing, and… Read more

Survivors of Torture, International: facilitates the healing of torture survivors and their families; educates professionals and the public about torture and its consequences; and advocates for the abolition of torture.

IWSE is committed to the care and early education of infants and toddlers and to supporting their families' efforts to be self-sufficient providers and effective parents.

LIFT’s mission is to help community members achieve economic stability and well-being. We are working to establish a new standard for holistic and enduring solutions in our country’s fight against poverty.

The mission of Zion Hill A.M.E. Zion Church is to become a beacon of hope that welcomes the world to Christ through Word, Worship, and Witness.

The Chicago Lights Elam Davies Social Service Center (EDSSC) meets basic human needs while working with partner agencies to support persons on their journey toward greater stability and self-sufficiency. Chicago Lights Mission Statement: To provide hope and opportunity to our city's children,… Read more

To strengthen and enhance the lives of children, youth and families through partnerships that support safe, nurturing, vibrant homes and communities.

The mission of The Children's Place Association is to improve the present and secure the future for children, youth and families confronted by HIV/AIDS or other life-changing health conditions.

Uniting public, private, and community partners to ensure the safety, health and well-being of abused children.

Grace-Mar exists to provide education, counseling and professional networks to displaced workers, minorities and low to moderate income families in the areas of financial literacy, job readiness/placement and self empowerment.

YWCA Central Carolinas is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

COTS exists to alleviate homelessness by providing an array of services that enable people to achieve self-sufficiency and obtain quality affordable housing. COTS also exists to advocate for long-term solutions to the problem of homelessness.

Asian Americans for Community Involvement (AACI)’s mission is to improve the health, mental health, and well-being of individuals, families, and the Asian community.

Our mission: To create stable, vibrant and healthy communities by developing financing and operating affordable, program-enriched housing for families, seniors and people with special needs who lack the economic resources to access quality, safe housing opportunities.

Inspired by its heritage since 1906, Matrix Human Services advocates for and serves the most vulnerable in the metropolitan Detroit community and empowers individuals and families to enhance the quality of their lives and achieve self sufficiency.

Our mission: To provide quality youth and family programs for the purpose of creating healthier communities through lifelong partnerships.

Alternatives, Inc. is a comprehensive, multi-cultural youth development agency serving more than 3,000 young people and their families each year. Our programs include counseling, leadership development, substance abuse and violence prevention, and academic enrichment. Our mission is to facilitate… Read more