Six local partners are collaborating with Heartland Alliance to implement READI Chicago in Austin, Englewood, North Lawndale, West Englewood, and West Garfield Park with a goal of promoting safety and economic opportunity over time. Relying on local expertise means that participants benefit from longstanding community-based organizations, while our partners benefit from Heartland Alliance’s established infrastructure and technical advising, to build local, lasting community capacity from within.
READI Chicago targets five community areas that have been most impacted by decades of systemic oppression, disinvestment, and racist policies. These communities face high rates of violence, poverty, unemployment, and lack of opportunity.
READI envisions a different path forward. Across the city, we invest in people and infrastructure to help put families and communities on a path to recovery and opportunity.
The READI Englewood Outreach team builds on traditional street outreach to also provide mental and behavioral health supports, case management, and connection to services to promote safer outcomes. REO works with outreach teams across the city to standardize best practices in outreach and ensure a consistent participant experience.
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