THE MISSION

The Steans Family Foundation concentrates its grant making and programs in North Lawndale, a revitalizing neighborhood on Chicago's West side. By dedicating time, money, and skills, this small family foundation works in partnership with local residents and institutions to build and enhance the North Lawndale Community.

The Foundation's work supports the idea that effective revitalization can occur within the embedded social and economic networks that create and sustain communities. Therefore our programs encompass six revitalization fronts:

• Education and Youth Development
• Employment and Training
• Family and Community Asset Building
• Health and Human Services
• Housing and Economic Development
• Leadership and Capacity Building