We are happy to share that we have been awarded a Community Development Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Planning & Development! The grant will support the renovation of the CARES Community Center, just a few blocks away from our sites in Belmont Cragin. We envision the Center as a welcoming hub for human services and a vital neighborhood asset, where residents of Chicago’s Northwest Side can access health and mental health care, educational opportunities, and comprehensive wraparound support. We can’t wait to share the finished project with the community this upcoming winter! Read more about the grant here: https://blockclubchicago.org/2025/05/29/city-gives-out-20-million-in-community-development-grants-what-did-your-neighborhood-get (fb)

Congratulations to our Adult Education graduates! These local small business owners just completed a 24-hour course on using AI to save time and work smarter — giving them more room to focus on what matters most: growing their businesses and serving our community. We’re so proud of their hard work and drive to keep learning! Thank you to our partners at Northwest Side Community Development Corporation and the Foundation of Little Village @flvchicago for their support! ¡Felicidades a nuestros graduados del programa de Educación para Adultos! Estos emprendedores locales acaban de completar un curso de 24 horas sobre cómo usar la inteligencia artificial para ahorrar tiempo y trabajar de forma más eficiente, dándoles más espacio para enfocarse en lo que más importa: hacer crecer sus negocios y servir a nuestra comunidad. ¡Estamos muy orgullosos de su esfuerzo y su deseo de seguir aprendiendo! Gracias a nuestros socios en Northwest Side Community Development Corporation y la Fundación de La Villita por su apoyo. (fb)