NAACP

Mission Statement: The mission of the Beverly Area Planning Association is to sustain and enhance Beverly Hills/Morgan Park as a culturally diverse "Village in the City" with increasing home values, high quality schools, thriving commercial areas and a low crime rate. The Beverly Area Planning Association ( BAPA ) is a not-for-profit, community-based alliance of more than a dozen civic and business groups dedicated to serving the historic Beverly Hills/Morgan Park neighborhood of Chicago. Founded in 1947, BAPA is a model for grassroots community organizing, bringing together staff and volunteers to advocate for all aspects of neighborhood living. Program areas include community safety, housing, historic preservation, school support, and business development. BAPA represents the community on issues ranging from supporting crime prevention initiatives to preserving the historic integrity of homes to facilitating programs designed to strengthen the schools. BAPA publishes The Villager, a monthly newspaper covering neighborhood people, places and events, and hosts this website. BAPA may be best known for its special events such as the Beverly Hills/Morgan Park Home Tour, now in its third decade of showcasing spectacular neighborhood architecture, and the Ridge Run, one of Chicagoland's most popular 10K races.

Founded in 1976, Universal Family Connection is a nonprofit organization that specializes in providing social services to adults and children. The organization provides intervention, supportive and case management services. It offers counseling, employment, survivor treatment, and family reunification and stabilization programs. Its range of educational services includes general academic and special education programs. Universal Family Connection specializes in domestic violence and child abuse prevention programs. The organization also provides employment assistance to survivors of domestic violence. In addition, it offers food stamps, medical assistance and job placement services. The organization organizes several counseling and training sessions. Universal Family Connection is headquartered in Chicago.

The Montford Point Marine Association, Inc. Chicago Chapter 2 is a dedicated organization located in Chicago, IL, honoring the legacy of the Montford Point Marines, the first African Americans to serve in the United States Marine Corps. Through various events and initiatives, they pay tribute to the bravery and sacrifices of these trailblazing veterans. With a focus on community engagement and support, the Chicago Chapter 2 works to provide resources and opportunities for veterans, while also fostering a sense of camaraderie among its members. Through their commitment to service and remembrance, they continue to uphold the proud traditions of the Montford Point Marines.Generated from the website