Chi-West ResourceNet

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Chi West ResourceNet, a project of the University of Illinois at Chicago Neighborhoods Initiative (UICNI), is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Compassion Capital Fund and The Chicago Community Trust. The initiative provided capacity-building group training for up to 70 community-based and faith-based organizations located in seven Chicago communities: Pilsen, Near West Side, South Lawndale (Little Village), North Lawndale, East Garfield Park, West Garfield Park, and Humboldt Park. Within these 70 organizations, 35 received intensive one-on-one capacity building technical assistance – provided by seasoned professionals – in four critical areas: Leadership Development, Organizational Development, Program Development and Community Engagement.

Valerie conducted detailed needs assessments and assisted a cohort of ten organizations in the development and implementation customized capacity building plans in a number of areas, including board development, fundraising, proposal writing, strategic planning and community needs assessment.

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