Reader institute for community journalism, inc. (ricji) is organized and operated to educate, advance, and inform public discourse through local, independent journalism in the greater chicago metropolitan area. ricji operates and publishes the chicago reader, an alternative newspaper, which creates and curates political and cultural coverage by and for chicago, including highlighting underrepresented communities and stories. ricji also operates the chicago independent media alliance (cima).

To promote access to sustainable, environmental, and economic solutions for individuals and communities that have been historically impacted by systemic barriers and inequities by providing training, professional development, and economic advancement opportunities.

To disrupt cycles of poverty with dignified transitional housing that holistically connects young men to opportunities that create and sustain personal, professional, and relational growth.

Plant seeds of love and cultivate hope by providing access to healthy food, academic enrichment, social and spiritual support, and a safe environment for people in north lawndale and surrounding communities.

Fame center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to music and art education for children and adults. throughout the calendar year, fame center offers fine arts education through music lessons, digital art and visual art, computer coding classes, musical theater and drama classes, creative writing classes, and music therapy for mental health. our vision is to enrich the lives of children and adults in every community of chicago, through music and arts education, and music therapy for the promotion of mental health.

To provide free, trauma-informed immigration legal services and wrap around services to children and families who have experienced victimization

To educate women about the benefits of early (breast cancer) detection and to highlight the racial and economic disparities that impact survivor outcomes.

Elementary and secondary school

To support and educate the chicago community through access to fresh healthy produce and urban agriculture education.

To promote the empowerment of at-risk youth to realize the best within themselves in a safe and supportive environment via physical activities and other anti-violence programs.

Awesome (achieving women's excellence in supply chain operations management & education) is the most active and prominent organization focused on advancing women's supply chain leadership.

To ensure the self-determination of puerto ricans in chicago, throughout the diaspora, and in puerto rico through policy and advocacy.

1. to promote decent, safe and affordable housing for persons of low and moderate income in the united states of america and illinois territories; 2. to advance and promote meaningful communications and relationships with the department of housing and urban development and the united states congress as a unified group of professional housing directors with regard to public housing policy; 3. to advance and promote communications with federal, state and local agencies and officials, resident groups, housing development groups, housing advocacy groups, businesses, and other agencies and organizations to carry out policies and goals for affordable and public housing purposes; 4. to formulate an educational and communication network to improve the expertise in the housing field by educational meetings, workshops, periodic newsletters, electronic media and preparation of texts;

Reading between the lines creates a unique space for the discussion of great literature with people who are incarcerated or transitioning back to their communities.

To provide medical care, assistance and boarding of lost or stray animals waiting to be rehomed or adopted.

Ta98's mission is to tackle the unemployment rates for young adults 16 to 24 by providing meaningful career opportunities. our vision is to create a global alliance of young adults, brands, and organizations working together to create a better tomorrow by providing culturally relevant education and resources to young adults and their communities. we provide youth with resources such as resume building, interview skills, and real world projects to get them ready for the workforce. we also provide continuous support and resources after aging out of the program.

Legal services to indigent federal prisoners

Supporting the education and health of children in kenya through the foundation's sponsorship program, mentorship program, and job search program.

The latino medical student association exists to unite and empower current and future physicians through service, mentorship, and education to advocate for the improved health of the hispanic & latina/o/x community in the united states.