Written by Audrey Teo | November 4, 2019 | In the News
I Grow Chicago founder and long-time neighbor Ms. Gwen Johnson sits down with Score Values to talk about I Grow Chicago’s values, history and its plans for the future. They cover everything from the organization’s beginnings, the formation of Wisdom...
Written by Manny Ramos | August 27, 2019 | In the News
In the last decade, 861 buildings were razed in the Greater Englewood area. This is the most demolitions of any community area in Chicago apart from West Town. However, unlike West Town which has seen 1,400 new construction permits and economic development, Englewood...
Written by Nereida Moreno, Meha Ahmad | August 23, 2019 | In the News
Our co-executive director Erin Vogel and Director of Community Engagement Peace Coleman speaks with WBEZ about the recent grand opening of our Family Wellness House. They talk about what this new space means to the community that lives on the block as well as the...
Written by Audrey Teo | August 23, 2019 | In the News
Over 200 people came to celebrate the grand opening of I Grow Chicago’s Family Wellness House. Among the attendees, there were local businesses such as Bill’s Grill Mobile BBQ who donated free lunches, community leaders such as Alderman Raymond Lopez and...
Written by Jamie Nesbitt Golden | August 20, 2019 | In the News
The Family Wellness House is the latest addition to I Grow Chicago’s ever-growing and evolving Peace Campus. The grand opening comes just weeks after the breaking ground of the nature play lot. The Family Wellness House will not only serve as a peaceful space...
Written by Zelda Mayer | Photos by Bears Care | August 13, 2019 | Peace Campus Updates, Press Releases
Bears Care, the Chicago Bears’ charitable arm, and I Grow Chicago will hold a grand opening for the new Family Resource House in Englewood on Thursday, Aug. 15, with a block party from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. and the dedication at 12 p.m. Bears Care and the Chicago Bears...
Written by Amber Neal | August 6, 2019 | Blog
In 2017, that was when I found out my love for yoga! Working for a youth development non- profit organization comes with many rewarding moments for both me and my students. I love those moments and working for my students and their futures! However, as many would know...
Written by Audrey Teo | July 25, 2019 | In the News
One of our Partners in Peace, Kusanya Cafe, was featured in SCE. Kusanya is a place of the people, for the people, by the people—of Englewood. The organization runs on cafe sales, small donations and grants, but thrives on community engagement, intentional...
Written by Audrey Teo | July 22, 2019 | Peace Campus Updates
A few weeks ago, volunteers and neighbors came out to our Peace Campus to be involved in our Service Day and the official groundbreaking of our nature playlot. The event began with a centering activity where volunteers and community members joined hands and linked...
Written by Audrey Teo | July 22, 2019 | In the News
Newly formed Southland RISE collaborative (Resilience Initiative to Strengthen and Empower) has awarded $100,000 to 14 community-based organizations on the South Side and I Grow Chicago is one of them. The grants are meant to support community-based organizations on...
