Equality Should Be Normal (ESBN), a Chicago-based nonprofit organization provides a day of protection for women amid Chicago's surge of carjackings. According to data...
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) addresses the digital divide and how its organization meets the academic needs of underserved communities through the pandemic. ...
While many non-profit organizations are being forced to close their doors during a time of increased need, The Art of St. Sabina is rising to the occasion to serve their communities. Courtney Holman, the Executive Director of The Ark at St. Sabina, spoke with us to talk more about how her team is answering the call to serve during this dire time.
At 7:20 pm, when people are winding down from the day, Elizabeth "Liz" Abunaw is helping customers’ select fresh collard greens for dinner. Serving about 1000 customers in the past two years through pop up markets and produce stands, Forty Acres Fresh Market keeps Liz and her team busy serving communities that seem forgotten by major grocers. Amidst sorting fresh produce that is affordably priced for the community, Liz took a moment to speak about her experience bringing fresh food to the Westside for the past three years.
Diane Jones is the Illinois Ambassador for Dress A Girl Around the World, Tinley Park affiliate. A community of seamstresses committed to the mission of providing girls in need with dresses and a smile on their faces.