Partners for Our Communities (POC) educates, supports, and improves the lives of immigrants by providing resources and programs in health and wellness, immigration, education and employment, youth and family, and adult leadership. 25 years ago, POC began this work in...
Projects
Illinois Association of Free and Charitable ClinicsÂ
The Illinois Association of Free & Charitable Clinics improves access to quality healthcare for low-income individuals who are uninsured or underinsured by strengthening free and charitable clinics, fostering partnerships, educating the public about free and...
Farmworker and Landscaper Advocacy Project (FLAP)
For more than 21 years, the Farmworker and Landscaper Advocacy Project (FLAP) – Proyecto de Ayuda Para Trabajadores del Campo y Jardineros – has provided free and bilingual community outreach and education, community legal education, and linkage to legal services to...
Center of ConcernÂ
The Center of Concern respond to the needs of older adults and the disadvantaged in the community by providing services to help them maintain their independence with dignity, alleviate isolation, and promote physical and emotional well-being. The agency’s mission is...
Thinking Beyond
Thinking Beyond’s mission is supporting philanthropic and charitable projects with innovation.  Thinking Beyond provides services to all racial and ethnic minorities, foreign-born individuals, people with limited English proficiency, undocumented immigrants, people...
Northwest Compass, Inc. (NWC)Â
Northwest Compass, Inc. (NWC) has been serving the northwest suburbs residents for more than 35+ years. Northwest Compass serves all residents of suburban Cook County, who are experiencing personal, economic and housing insecurity and homelessness. NWC works with...
Journeys | The Road HomeÂ
Journeys aims to serve the homeless and near-homeless population in the north and northwest suburbs of Cook County. Journeys provides service to a wide range of populations within their service area, including veterans, domestic violence survivors, and those with...
Ecker Center for Behavioral HealthÂ
Ecker Center for Behavioral Health’s mission is to optimize the well-being of individuals and communities through the delivery of accessible, comprehensive and quality behavioral health care which includes prevention, education and intervention.  Their target...
Dream Academy FoundationÂ
Dream Academy Foundation is a youth mentoring organization for youth ages 10-18.   Dream Academy Foundation exposes youth to STEAM careers, mental health and life development, entrepreneurship and service. They provide a series of programs that work collectively in...
Rincon Family Services
Founded in 1972, Rincon Family Services (RFS) is a non-profit, 501c3 community-based institution established by community residents and individuals recovering from substance use on the Near West Side of Chicago. A group of civic leaders, activists, clergy, elected...