QCDC works with the four South side communities of: North Kenwood, Oakland, portions of Douglas, and Grand Boulevard. QCDC brings residents, organizations,business,and institutions together to create a sustainable, healthy, mixed income neighborhood.

The Green Youth Farm program offers students the opportunity to learn all aspects of organic farming — from planting seeds and starts to managing a hive of bees, from cooking with the food they grow to selling it at farmstands and markets.

Founded in 1939, the Hyde Park Art Center is at once a contemporary art exhibition space, learning lab, community resource, and social hub for artists and art-curious alike.

Kehilath Anshe Maarav (KAM) was established in 1847 and claims to be the first synagogue in the midwest. They are also working on is working on multiple facets to help food justice and sustainability.

This cultural arts center provides opportunities in art, culture and entrepreneurship to youth, adults and families across Chicago. In 2011 LBP expanded its vision of marrying art and education by establishing Options Laboratory School.

The BCM is located in the heart of Bronzeville on a pleasant grassy lot on Cottage Grove Ave in between 44th and 45th streets. This market is operated by a local non-profit, Quad Communities Development Corporation.