The State of Illinois' Charitable Trust grant program helps small nonprofits with an annual budget of $1M or less that provide food assistance or workforce and economic development. Special consideration is given to neighborhoods affected by poverty, low-income levels, and high unemployment.  

For the current grant cycle, $200,000 is available, and eligible organizations can receive up to $20,000. Since the program began in 2017, $3.9M has been awarded to almost 200 nonprofits. The program is funded by incorporation filing fees, not from personal or property tax dollars.

For more information or to apply, click here. 

The Job Creators Quest Grant offered by the Founders First CDC can be used to purchase, fix, or upgrade equipment to help a small business manage growth challenges and scale for the future. As part of the mission to provide continued education to founders, grant recipients also receive scholarships to an accelerator program. The deadline to apply is March 8. Click here for information

Chicago and suburban Cook County residents now have access to a local 2-1-1 service - it's a free and available 24/7/365 service connecting people with essential health and social service support and information during times of non-emergency crisis and for everyday needs. 

Residents can also dial 773/362-4401 to connect to a trained Resource Navigator, text their zip code to 898-211, or use the chat button on the 211 website here.

Renewing NWCC Members - 1st quarter 2023

Community Savings - Cozy Corner Restaurant - Crescent Movers - Dunkin Donuts - European American Association - Exit Grace Realty - Helpico Insurance - Liberty Bank for Savings - NorthSide Latin Progress - Parkside Foods & Liquor - R & S Carwash - Roeser's Bakery... Click here to view NWCC Members Roster.

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The Chamber's Monthly Meeting is open to everyone. Come find out how the Chamber can assist your business with City programs; meet your business neighbors and do some networking. Click here for flyer & details

Click to view/download NWCC Annual Calendar of Events planned for 2023 -

TAQUERIA LA PAZ- 5052 W. Armitage Avenue - 773/622-8110

Click here for their website & Menu

The Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund (ILHAF) offered by Illinois Housing Development Authority provides up to $60,000 in mortgage assistance to eligible homeowners financially impacted by the pandemic. The funding is paid directly to the servicer, taxing body, or other approved entity.

Whether homeowners have a mortgage, a reverse mortgage, or are mortgage-free, the program can fund past due housing payments and up to three months of future mortgage payments. The program is free, and funds do not need to be repaid. 

IHDA will host info' webinars in English and Spanish through the end of March Register for webinars here

Click here for Program information and application

in Galewood Industrial Corridor

Buiding 6,700 sf - Lot 7,500 SF

Strauss Realty - Deborah@straussrealty.com

Click here to download brochure

Click here to learn more about the program and view the 2023 SBIF

If you need employees for your business - positions in a restaurant, grocery store, or car wash - call North Side Latin Progress at 312-343-0804. Click for a flyer with more info'

Visit the NW Connection Chamber website for resources and assistance.

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