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The Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN) in Chicago fosters health, wellness, and healing in marginalized communities through social change initiatives, arts programs, and a holistic health center. IMAN employs a multi-faceted approach that addresses systemic injustices hindering a dignified quality of life. Their federally-qualified Health Center offers medical care, behavioral health services, and nutrition education. IMAN's Arts & Culture programming reflects a rich spiritual tradition and social consciousness, providing a platform for community expression and transformation. Through the Green ReEntry program, IMAN offers life skills development, workforce training, and transitional housing for formerly incarcerated individuals, promoting neighborhood stabilization. IMAN's Organizing & Advocacy efforts focus on community mobilization around critical issues such as criminal justice reform, access to healthy food, and housing policy. The organization's Strategic Initiatives department drives impactful innovations and mission advancement, guiding ideas from conception to execution for lasting change in underserved neighborhoods. Generated from the website content

Greater Southwest Development Corporation (GSDC) is a community-based organization in Chicago, IL, dedicated to building pathways to community growth and development. With a focus on business advising, community development, housing financial counseling, real estate development, and senior housing, GSDC provides a range of services and support to residents, businesses, and property owners on the Southwest Side of Chicago. Through their diverse team of advocates and experts, GSDC offers guidance and assistance to entrepreneurs and business owners, helping them start, grow, or transition their businesses. They also work towards the overall beautification and capacity building of the community, offering comprehensive housing and financial support services, as well as acquiring and repurposing properties for community benefit. With a commitment to social justice and racial equity, GSDC aims to create a multicultural, prosperous, and economically vibrant Southwest Chicago.Generated from the website