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A 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization

Inner City Challenge Chicago

Inner City Challenge Chicago (ICC-Chicago) is a charitable 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has proudly served the West Garfield Park community since 2009 and now extends its support throughout the Austin community and beyond.

For more than a decade, ICC-Chicago has provided essential resources to underserved residents, including clothing, personal hygiene items, food assistance, tutoring, and annual back-to-school events where children and families receive vital school supplies for all ages. We also provide a safe, welcoming space for community events, gatherings, celebrations, and programs that foster unity, support, and neighborhood pride.

In addition to these core services, ICC-Chicago is committed to addressing broader community needs by offering mental-health support, senior outreach services, ex-offender re-entry resources, and LGBTQ+-inclusive assistance, ensuring that every individual has access to compassionate, inclusive, and empowering support.

to uplift, strengthen, and serve all members of our community with dignity and care.

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Do you Know That

Nearly 60 years after the U.S. began the War on Poverty, the rate of Chicagoans living in poverty is higher than it was before the effort.

of Chicago children are living a poor life.

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Chicagoans live below the poverty line.

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of the chicago population is Unemployed.

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Our Impact

Inspiring Change, One Program at a Time
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we provide essential, community-focused services that support the whole person—from mental-health screenings and job readiness to LGBTQ+ support, senior outreach, re-entry resources, youth programs, and educational tutoring. Our work is rooted in empowerment, resilience, and equity.

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Our Promise

Inner City Challenge Chicago (ICC-Chicago) serves the West Garfield Park and Austin communities—and anyone in need—by providing essential resources, supportive services, and safe spaces for residents to grow and thrive. Our mission is to empower underserved individuals and families through programs that strengthen well-being, expand opportunity, and promote education, stability, and community inclusion.

RESHAPING LIVES

Charity for the people of Chicago

We are a diverse and passionate team of staff, volunteers, and supporters united by a shared commitment to serving others and building a better world. We are deeply rooted in the communities we serve, and we believe in the inherent strength, resilience, and potential of every individual. Together, we work tirelessly to empower individuals, families, and communities to overcome obstacles, achieve their goals, and thrive.

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Building Stronger Communities Together

Every donation, no matter the size, makes a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. Join us in our mission to make a positive impact and create a more equitable and inclusive society for all.