McKinley Park Neighborhood Plan

Center for Neighborhood Technology (Rec 8.1)
The Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT) is an organization that works to make cities more sustainable while raising the quality of life for vulnerable populations. Initiatives in transportation, water, climate, and public policy advance these goals, while research and consultations with City leaders and decision makers help find solutions to challenges. CNT also develops a host of data tools and analyses that help policymakers make more informed decisions about how best to support and enhance livability of a community.
https://www.cnt.org/

Chicago Citywide Literacy Coalition (Rec 8.4)
The CCLC mission is to help Chicago’s adult education organizations secure resources and training so that underserved adult learners can become economically successful. The CCLC reframes adult basic education as a critical public policy issue.
http://www.chicagocitywideliteracy.org/

Chicago Community Loan Fund (CCLC) (Rec 8.3)
CCLC provides flexible, affordable, and responsible financing and technical assistance for community stabilization and development efforts and initiatives that benefit low- to moderate-income neighborhoods, families, and individuals throughout metropolitan Chicago.
https://cclfchicago.org/

City of Chicago Environment and Sustainability Programs (Rec 8.1)
The City of Chicago has a robust environmental and sustainability program aimed at integrating sustainability in the places residents work, live, learn, and play while preparing for a resilient future.
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/progs/env.html

City of Chicago Green Stormwater Infrastructure Strategy (Rec 8.1)
The city of Chicago’s 2014 plan to improve the city’s water quality, reduce flood risks, and build climate resilience.
https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/progs/env/ChicagoGreenStormwaterInfrastructureStrategy.pdf

Department of Planning and Development: Economic Development (Rec 8.3)
The Department of Planning and Development’s economic development initiatives include a wide spectrum of financial assistance programs, business development efforts, and related quality-of-life endeavors for local neighborhoods.
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dcd/provdrs/ec_dev.html

Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Chicago (Rec 8.3)
LISC Chicago is the local office of the nation’s leading community development support organization, working in Chicago neighborhoods since 1980. With residents and partners, LISC forges resilient and inclusive communities of opportunity across America — great places to live, work, visit, do business, and raise families.
https://www.lisc.org/chicago/

The Nathalie P. Voorhees Center for Neighborhood and Community Improvement (Rec 8.3)
The Voorhees Center is a dynamic resource center that engages residents, leaders, and policymakers seeking effective strategies for advancing community livability and vitality.
https://voorheescenter.uic.edu/

Aquinas Literacy Center (Rec 8.4)
Through one-on-one tutoring, supported with conversation classes, writing workshops, book clubs, computer learning opportunities, and job assistance workshops, Aquinas Literacy Center helps learners improve their English-language literacy and achieve their personal goals.
http://aquinasliteracycenter.org/

Arturo Velasquez Institute (AVI) (Rec 8.4)
AVI is the satellite campus of Richard J. Daley College, a public post-secondary institution which offers a variety of programs to enrich the personal and professional lives of the communities it serves. AVI provides advanced and basic certificates to assist individuals in gaining the skills necessary to obtain entry-level jobs in manufacturing, offices, and health care.
http://www.ccc.edu/colleges/daley/departments/Pages/Arturo-Velasquez-Institute.aspx

Instituto del Progreso Latino (Rec 8.4)
Instituto’s mission is to contribute to the fullest development of Latino immigrants and their families through education, training, and employment that fosters full participation in the changing US society while preserving cultural identity and dignity.
https://www.institutochicago.org

National Latino Education Institute (NLEI) (Rec 8.5)
NLEI’s ultimate goal is to provide quality workforce initiatives leading to economic independence for Latinos. NLEI provides comprehensive employment services and in-demand education training through a holistic-centered assessment inclusive of career, financial, and health and wellness mapping to create a pathway for sustained self-sufficiency.
https://nlei.org/

The Resurrection Project (Rec 8.4)
For over 30 years, The Resurrection Project has been committed to its mission of creating community ownership, building community wealth, and serving as stewards of community assets in Chicago’s southwest neighborhoods. Since its founding, The Resurrection Project has grown to secure $537 million in community investments through homes for ownership, rental housing, and community services throughout Chicago’s southwest neighborhoods and the western suburbs.
https://resurrectionproject.org/

Illinois Green Alliance (Rec 8.1)
The Illinois Green Alliance is a membership-driven, nonprofit that works to promote green buildings and sustainable communities. They believe that green infrastructure is key to strengthening neighborhoods and improving the quality of life for everyone. One way they do this is by partnering with local schools. The Green Apple Day of Service brings together parents, teachers, students, companies, and local organizations to transform schools into healthy, safe, and productive learning environments through local service events.
https://illinoisgreenalliance.org/

McKinley Park Public Library (Rec 8.4)
The McKinley Park Library offers a variety of programming and events, including resources on becoming a citizen, homework help for children and their parents, computers and wifi, and materials available in Chinese and Spanish.
https://www.chipublib.org/locations/50/