Written by Zelda Mayer | April 2, 2020 | Press Releases
I Grow Chicago will use funds to provide life-saving support on the frontlines in West Englewood MadeGood®, the leading allergy-friendly and nutrient-rich granola snack creators, has gifted $30,000 to support I Grow Chicago in providing essential services and relief...
Written by Zelda Mayer, Director of Development | March 31, 2020 | Blog
Passover, the holiday celebrating the miracles that allowed Jews to escape from slavery in Egypt, is upon us. And this year, the story that I have heard every year for my whole life feels too close to home. As we host remote seders on Zoom and virtually gather to...
Written by Audrey Teo | March 27, 2020 | In the News
I Grow Chicago is doing daily door-stop deliveries with care packages filled with soap, food and other essential toiletries. Because many people that this organization serves do not have access to internet, I Grow Chicago is also doing door-to-door canvassing in a...
Written by Ashley La Fleur | March 16, 2020 | In the News
Where love is needed most Englewood is most vulnerable to public health crises. In 2019, I Grow Chicago served 3,000 people last year. Of those 3,000: 73% do not have steady jobs 62% do not have reliable access to internet 59% are food insecure 41% do not have health...
Written by Audrey Teo | March 16, 2020 | Blog
The test of a community is how it responds in times of uncertainty and in times of need. Our beautiful community responds with joy, education, and creativity. Kandy wrote a song to help everyone learn how to wash their hands properly. Remember to wash your hands for...
Written by Audrey Teo | March 13, 2020 | Blog
Ask A Nurse Nurse Jackie, our lovely volunteer and Peace House health educator, is here for all your coronavirus questions. To us, love in public means being honest, real, compassionate, and accountable to each other. This means educating ourselves and each...
Written by Audrey Teo | February 26, 2020 | In the News
I Grow Chicago provided tickets to last weekend’s NBA All-Star game, courtesy of SocialWorks, Chance the Rapper’s nonprofit organization. “I Grow Chicago aims to foster community connection, skill building and opportunity,” said Robin Carroll, Founder of I...
Written by Audrey Teo | February 12, 2020 | In the News
Congress approved $25 million in federal funding to study gun violence and safety in December. The amount is considered small when compared to the scope of the issue but is still being celebrated as a watershed moment for gun safety. Robbin Carrol, I Grow...
Written by Zelda Mayer | January 13, 2020 | Blog
Name: Rita Carmona Title: Cultural Activism Coordinator and Development Assistant Favorite food: Patacones (Costa Rican fried plantains) Favorite movie: Pan’s Labyrinth What do you do with IGC? I see three important parts to doing my work with I Grow Chicago,...
Written by Audrey Teo | January 8, 2020 | Blog
Our Young Yogis teacher J Woods has landed a full-time job at the Little Gym in Glenview doing what he loves most — working as a yoga teacher with kids! “Working with kids has always been my passion because preserving a child’s creativity and encouraging their...
