Birth Center Equity
Birth Center Equity Read our partnership announcement. Community Birth Infrastructure for Generations to Come Birth Center Equity (BCE) is a n
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Healing Center Serving the Southwest Side of Chicago
Centro Sanar accompanies families to heal and thrive by delivering accessible, high-quality, bilingual and bicultural mental health services on Chicago’s Southwest side. Centro Sanar takes a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to mental health, providing a wide range of services, including therapy, counseling, support groups, and educational resources. Centro Sanar addresses the impact of trauma and violence and works in partnership with communities to be active agents of transformation.
Our Investment
Chicago Beyond’s $1.6 million commitment bolsters Centro Sanar’s community-driven model, marking a significant stride in addressing urgent gaps in mental health services for community members on Chicago’s southwest side. In 2023, 79% of Centro Sanar clients reported a decrease in their depression scores, 94% reported a decrease in PTSD symptoms, and 88% reported achieving their counseling goals.
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Resident Association of Greater Englewood
Resident Association of Greater Englewood Mobilizing Residents and Resources to Restore Community The Resident Association of Greater Englewood (R.A.GRead more
Life After Justice
Life After Justice (LAJ) works to achieve justice for the wrongfully convicted and assists exonerees in rebuilding their lives.Read more
Our Philosophy
Chicago Beyond amplifies the impact of solutions driven by those closest to the issues. We aim to notice, relate, and work differently, both as a funder and as a partner to those we invest in. By consistently applying these practices, we recenter humanity in philanthropy and all that we do.