Northern Illinois Community Initiatives

Chicago TREND offers data-driven services for community shopping centers. It provides analytics, surveys, financing assistance, development facilitation, and advisory services to enhance retail offerings and drive neighborhood transformation.

YWCA Northwestern Illinois is working to resolve various social issues and building a peaceful society.

Proactive Community Services runs disease awareness programs and employment training camps in the region.

Founded in 1976, OAI is a nonprofit organization based in Chicago that provides workforce development programs. It offers training and education for both employed and unemployed individuals, focusing on job skills and workplace safety awareness. Since its inception, OAI has managed over $73 million in grants to support these initiatives.

Founded in 1976, OAI is a nonprofit organization based in Chicago that provides workforce development programs. It offers training and education for both employed and unemployed individuals, focusing on job skills and workplace safety awareness. Since its inception, OAI has managed over $73 million in grants to support these initiatives.

Southland Development Authority was founded by business, civic, and political leaders to grow the Southland economy.

The Harvey Brooks Foundation is a 501c3 tax-exempt, non profit public charity organization. Our mission is to promote and contribute to community development and safety by providing educational programs & services that build character & develop life skills, encourage self-esteem & self-sufficiency for at-risk individuals and families. ​ Our organization was incorporated in Joliet, Illinois in 1998. We provide programs for youth and families to become more productive individuals by unlocking their potential and building self-esteem through motivation, enrichment, and rehabilitation.

Think Big! is helping minority business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs by providing them tools, knowledge, and network.