The Fuel Movement Center

The Fuel Movement Center is a community organization dedicated to fostering a thriving and inclusive community by implementing proactive initiatives and programs. They strive to create opportunities, promote positive change, and address pressing needs through services such as food pantries, gaming clubs, clothing drives, health and wellness town halls, and collaboration with community leaders. Their goal is to empower individuals and strengthen our community through meaningful engagement and support. Learn more about The Fuel Movement Center.

 

 

Hephzibah Children’s Association

Hephzibah’s mission is to help children thrive and families flourish through innovative and community-based programs. These include short and long-term group homes for children who have suffered from severe abuse and neglect, child welfare and family services, foster care and adoption programs, and early head start programs to give children from low-income families the best possible start in life. Learn more about Hephzibah Children’s Association.

 

 

Green City Market

Green City Market envisions a future where sustainable farmers are thriving. In this future, everyone – in our community and across the nation – knows who grows their food, how it’s grown, and why this knowledge matters. We imagine a future where all neighbors – regardless of zip code or income level – have access to locally-grown, sustainably-produced food. Learn more about Green City Market.

 

 

The Evolved Network

The Evolved Network uses culinary experiences to create a safe and creative space where learning and healing happen simultaneously. This year, they had the opportunity to work with youth in schools and in afterschool programs. They integrate their unique curriculum into the childrens’ daily activities, disrupting the norm of their thought processes of who they are and who they can be with demonstrations and simple conversations. Learn more about The Evolved Network.

 

 

Chi-Care

Chi-Care’s mission is to provide warm meals, water, and basic human needs for people experiencing homelessness throughout Chicagoland. By delivering essentials directly to their tents and spaces, the Chi-Care team can build connections with the homeless community. Learn more about Chi-Care.

 

 

Global Gardens Chicago

Global Gardens Chicago empowers refugees to embrace their culture by giving them a place to grow their country’s crops. Land, tools, seeds, training, and English-translation are provided by Global Gardens to help the farmers adjust to their new home. The crops are sold for profit, helping refugees get onto their feet in the US. Learn more about Global Gardens Chicago.

 

 

Best Buddies

Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, inclusive living, and family support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Learn more about Best Buddies.

 

 

The Abundance Setting

The Abundance Setting is founded by Beverly Kim and Johnny Clark who are the chefs/owners of Parachute and Wherewithall. By providing mentorships, resources, and advice, The Abundance Setting encourages and supports women in the culinary industry to pursue their careers while balancing their life aside from work. Learn more about The Abundance Setting.