The Gifting Grant creates opportunities for personal development and recognizes personal achievement through our monthly funding campaign where we raise $10,000 to give away $1,000 to 10 recipients per month to support:
This campaign is special because it's funded by you and random donors. Yes, a real partnership! The applicant would support the person in front and behind by a $50 contribution to participate in this program. We anticipate on average 100 applicants a month funding half the program and the other half funded by random donors. With this type of momentum, we can support 120 individuals every year! So, come be part of history and let’s give to change lives.
- Businesses: Existing or concepts that touch the heart of the community where there’s a direct positive impact to the end user.
- Students: Regardless of age or education level, this person has a special story through battle of adversity and shows sheer determination to win.
- Single Parents: The single woman or man that has a triumph over the past or currently dealing with a hardship.
- Community Projects: An organization or individual that goes beyond the call of duty to stand for the rights of others through programs and activities.
This campaign is special because it's funded by you and random donors. Yes, a real partnership! The applicant would support the person in front and behind by a $50 contribution to participate in this program. We anticipate on average 100 applicants a month funding half the program and the other half funded by random donors. With this type of momentum, we can support 120 individuals every year! So, come be part of history and let’s give to change lives.
Turkey Chop Gourmet Grill Soup Kitchen
One out of three people go hungry every day in Chicago. Turkey Chop Gourmet Grill, a for profit restaurant, decided to do something about it by closing its doors one day a week to provide free meals for those in need in the community. To date 1/1/2017, it has fed over 100,000 people and the numbers continue to grow. The goal is to inspire hope and lower violence by showing this consistent act of kindness and love. Come join us at 3506 W. Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60651 on Mondays Noon-3:00 p.m.
Dovetail Project (This is a program in which the Love Foundation served as a Fiscal Agent from 2012-2014.)
Sheldon Smith, Founder and Executive Director
The Dovetail Project is a fatherhood initiative established to teach young African-American fathers (ages 15 to 24) the parenting and life skills they need to help them become better fathers. Additionally, it educates them about law enforcement encounters to help them avoid becoming another statistic, keeping them out of the legal system so they can be present in their children’s lives. Young African-American men are taught parenting skills, life skills, and as well as how to conduct themselves in encounters with law enforcement, knowledge about their rights, and avoiding incarceration.
A 10-week curriculum presented by established professionals includes interactive lectures, group discussions, field trips, and exposure to free community resources that can assist young fathers in giving their children a better start in life. The Dovetail Project gives participants knowledge, confidence, and resources to assume a more positive and consistent role in the lives of their children.
The Dovetail Project serves the greater area of Chicago, Illinois.
A 10-week curriculum presented by established professionals includes interactive lectures, group discussions, field trips, and exposure to free community resources that can assist young fathers in giving their children a better start in life. The Dovetail Project gives participants knowledge, confidence, and resources to assume a more positive and consistent role in the lives of their children.
The Dovetail Project serves the greater area of Chicago, Illinois.
Journey to my Better Self (This is a program in which the Love Foundation served as a Fiscal Agent from 2011 - 2012.)
Cosette Yisrael , Founder and Executive Director
Journey to my Better Self is a strength‐based personal development workshop and career-readiness program that addresses the needs of young adults preparing to age out of foster care, state-run group homes and the juvenile justice system by expanding their competency in six areas. These areas include social, emotional, financial, physical, and environmental and value clarification. This workshop provides participants with a foundation that prepares them for job placement in a stable work environment.
The program phases include:
Phase I Self Development & Coaching
Phase II Mentorship
Phase III Career Development
Phase IV Job Placement
Journey to My Better Self serves clients of the Department of Children and Family Services in Illinois.
The program phases include:
Phase I Self Development & Coaching
Phase II Mentorship
Phase III Career Development
Phase IV Job Placement
Journey to My Better Self serves clients of the Department of Children and Family Services in Illinois.
Polished Pebbles (This is a program in which the Love Foundation served as a Fiscal Agent from 2010 - 2012.)
Kelly Fair, Founder and Executive Director
Polished Pebbles is a program that provides girls with the opportunity to learn the vital life skill of effective communication. Girls are taught non-violent and non-aggressive means to self-identify, safe responses to threats of violence, handling interpersonal conflict, and the resources to overcome challenges of daily living.
Additionally, girls are equipped with skills that allow them to develop the confidence and ability to:
Polished Pebbles serves the greater area of Chicago, Illinois.
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Additionally, girls are equipped with skills that allow them to develop the confidence and ability to:
- Speak up in class
- Join groups and seek leadership positions
- Communicate effectively and respectfully with adults
- Have peaceful interactions with their peers
Polished Pebbles serves the greater area of Chicago, Illinois.
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