Problem Description:

The current social problem that is plaguing many impoverished areas of Chicago is an abundance of high crime, school dropouts, teen pregnancy, illegal drug sales, single parent households and lack of resources. These problems are causing an adverse effect on the entire community.

Mission:

Save Our Streets' mission is to provide programs and resources to improve the present and future situations of the urban community.

Vision:

We envision the improvement in health, educational attainment, human welfare, and opportunities for youth, adults and families in the urban community.

Target Audience:

Our target audience will be at-risk youth, ranging from ages 9-21 and their households. The focused areas are: communities where there’s a high rate of violence, illegal drug use, prostitution, and other dangerous activities. These areas are located on the Southside and Westside of Chicago, such as Englewood, Lawndale, Washington Park, Pullman, and other respective communities that are in need of reform.

Goals:

Provide outreach services, training and resources to high crime, at-risk, low-income communities
Provide educational, recreational, cultural, health and lifelong learning opportunities for youth and adults
Ensure the safety and well being of at-risk kids
Ensure families have an acceptable amount of food or groceries within their household
Provide seasonal needs and resources