The mission of Climate Reality Project Chicago is to catalyze a global solution to the climate crisis by making urgent action a necessity across every level of society.
The Chicago Chapter was established October 1, 2017, as one of the first chapters in the US and remains one of the largest. They are building a network of activists who will stand up, roll up sleeves and move things towards a future we not only envision but know is possible.
Citizens’ Climate Lobby is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, grassroots advocacy organization empowering people to experience breakthroughs exercising their personal and political power. The Chicago chapter is just one of hundreds of chapters across the world working to create the political will for a livable world.
City Tech an urban solutions accelerator that tackles problems too big for any single sector or organization to solve alone.
Their work uses IoT sensing networks, advanced analytics, and urban design to create scalable, market ready solutions.
Their focus is on industries that shape urban life.
Equiticity is a racial equity movement. They move through time and space, programming and advocating for racial equity, increased mobility and racial justice to make lives better for Black, Brown and Indigenous people of color across the United States.
We Keep You Rollin’ will help create a more Livable, Sustainable and Vibrant Community. They advocate for Wellness by Biking, Walking & Recreation.
Mission Measurement’s goal is to solve the world’s most intractable social problems using data.
Mission Measurement is the industry leader in measuring social outcomes for governments, foundations, corporations and nonprofits.
Animalia project is committed to building a better world for all of us. Weaving science and education with hands-on work, we invite exploration of the world around us and the connections that sustain us.
They offer public workshops, professional conferences, walking tours and creative tools that focus on understanding climate science, sustainability, community connections and real-world solutions.
West Humboldt Park Development Council’s Mission is to work collaboratively to develop, implement and sustain processes that improve the quality of life for people, families and businesses in the West Humboldt Park community. Initially the Council put together programs to combat domestic and street violence in West Humboldt Park. The Council expanded its outreach to encompass economic development.
YMEN provides significant resources and holistic youth programming, including academic support, leadership development activities, community service opporutunites to young men in the North Lawndale community.
YSP has a community garden incorporated into their youth projects. They grow fresh foods for community members to harvest. They are currently building a patio on the plot and its under construction.