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In Season 1, Episode 3 we hear from Felicia Slaton-Young, Executive Director at Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce who will discuss the work they are doing with businesses in the the Greater Englewood area of Chicago.  

The mission of the Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce is to transform Greater Englewood into a popular commercial and retail destination by advising, developing and showcasing its established businesses and acting as a comprehensive economic development partner while creating a favorable social environment for chamber members.  

Get connected: 

Website: https://www.gechamber.com/ 

Phone: (312) 768-8573 

Email: [email protected] 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greaterenglewoodchamber/

In Season 1, Episode 2, we hear from Omari Davis, Founder and President of Get Out And Learn Something (G.O.A.L.S.). G.O.A.L.S. was founded March 2017, with the mission of being a catalyst for change in the lives of at-risk and underprivileged youth ages 8-18; that live in the Chicagoland area. They offer supplemental education programming in the form of: Life/Leadership Skill, Culinary Arts, Music, Art, and Theater. G.O.A.L.S. provides our youth with cultural excursions as well.

Youth are encouraged to participate in the Passion to Passports program, in which youth study a certain culture, then travel to that particular culture of study.  

G.O.A.L.S. programming has been recognized by Congressman Danny Davis of the Illinois 7th Congressional District, and the Jane Goodall Institute. G.O.A.L.S. is a certified After School Program through National Geographic.   

Get connected: 

Website: https://www.getoutandlearnsomething.com/ 

Phone: (630) 664-3079 

Email: [email protected] 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Get-Out-And-Learn-Something-Inc-158914738077828 

IG @getoutandlearnsomething

In Season 1, Episode 1, we hear how heroes like Joe Joe are making the world a better place. A very powerful story, person, and organization.

Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation (PBMR)

Joseph "Joe Joe" Mapp, Reentry Case Manager   

The Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation (PBMR) is a non-profit organization 501(c)3 registered in the State of Illinois. We strive to offer a safe and welcoming space where young people and families can gather and feel as though they are at home. We strive to bridge our differences and discover how much we have in common. In building those relationships, we respond through support; job training, education, mentoring, trauma are, recreation and a host of other activities.  

About Reentry

People returning home after incarceration often face extremely high barriers to success. We work actively with returning citizens to ensure a supportive and welcoming return. From case management and mentoring to job training and community support, PBMR accompanies our sisters and brothers as they reenter the community and the workforce.   

Get connected: 

Website: https://www.pbmr.org/ 

Phone: (773) 952-6643 

Email: [email protected]  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PBMRChicago