BLACK GIRLS DIVE
Black Girls Dive Foundation explores the waters of St. Andros Island, Bahamas. St. Andros Island was a place of refuge for enslaved peoples in the 1800s, and descendants of these people still live there today. Read more...
BLACKSTONE
Blackstone makes it possible for their youth to learn how to build bikes, and to participate in a sport that many wouldn’t have the resources to pursue individually. Read more…
YCA
YCA is a safe space for youth to have vulnerable expression and meaningful collaboration. Youth from all over Chicago use this space to take ownership and share their stories in creative ways. Read more...
ECO HOUSE
ECO House Chicago is using sustainability to alleviate poverty where food deserts are prevalent. Eco House has four farms throughout Chicago (Englewood, Woodlawn, West Garfield Park, and Washington Park) and one in Detroit. Read more…
HIDDEN GENIUS
Hidden Genius’s mission is to decrease the high unemployment rates of black male youth in the tech industry. The founders set out to shine a light on the wealth of untapped brilliance in Oakland, CA. Read more…
CRUSHERS CLUB BOXING
Based in one of Chicago’s most underserved neighborhoods, Crushers Club provides structure and refuge for youth through boxing. Read more…
GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER
George Washington Carver Academy is a safe place where scholars freely engage in the learning process, achieve their full potential, and prepare to positively participate in their community and world. Read more…