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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Creating healing and justice in our communities
Ujimaa Medics (UMedics) is an organization building resilient, well, self-determined Black communities by spreading emergency and community care first response skills. Their trainings and workshops teach community members how to provide life-saving care across multiple emergency situations, strengthening their ability to ensure that they, their families, and their community are safe, well, and cared for.
Our Investment
Chicago Beyond’s $500,000 investment in UMedics sought to enable the organization to expand programming, support staff, and strengthen learning to improve program outcomes. In partnership with Chicago Beyond, UMedics has grown into a full-time operation delivering more than 50 workshops per year. They have also deepened institutional relationships and grown national reach. Most importantly, human lives have been saved as a direct result of UMedics’ work.
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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
Solutions and Resources
Solutions and Resources Read our partnership announcement. Holistic Healing and Interventions Solutions and Resources (S&R) provides comprehensRead 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.