The Work Foundation is a non-profit 501c3 located in Chicago, Illinois.

We are made up of parents, students, educators, and community activists. We come together from different paths with one goal of changing the world for better starting in Chicago. Our foundation was incorporated in June 2018. Since then, we have provided the following:

Free summer tutoring
Free back-to-school haircuts
Free basketball training camps
A free back-to-school tournament
Free shirts, shoes, food, and gift cards 
Thanksgiving Break Safe Haven
Free tutoring during the school year
Elementary School Graduation Fee Scholarships
Summer jobs for youth
AAU Travel Team
Financial Literacy Classes
Entrepreneur Workshops

Upcoming Programs/Initiatives 

• Family Financial Literacy Classes
• Building Stronger Fathers
• Entrepreneurship Workshops
• Community Green and Clean
• College Scholarships 
• Youth Summer Jobs

Ongoing Programs

• Free Academic Tutoring
• Free Athletic Training
• High School Selection Guidance Counseling
• College Selection Guidance Counseling
• SAT Prep
• Youth Mentorship 
• Seasonal Sports Training
• Making College Accessible Workshops

Partnerships

Collision Boss
New Vanguard
Ashland Cleaners
Meijer
A.C.G.I.
XS Tennis
John’s Hardware & Bicycle Shop
Mother's Against Street Shooters M.A.S.S.
​Strides for Peace
Simone Foundation of Hope

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