Elgin
Who is the Community Quarterback for Elgin?
Alignment Collaborative for Education
Who is the Community Quarterback for Ford Heights?
Cornerstone Community Development Corporation
Who is the Community Quarterback for West Chicago?
WeGo Together for Kids
How many neighborhood networks does United Way have?
18
Elgin neighborhood network was launched in 2023 with founding support from what foundation?
Nicor Foundation
What is the former name for Ford Heights?
East Chicago Heights
What county does West Chicago reside in?
DuPage County
Chicago life expectancy varies by how many years based on the neighborhood and zipcode?
12 years- 65.5 to 82 years
What is the largest food distribution event that happens annually in Elgin?
Uniting for the Holidays
What is the median household income in Ford Heights?
$37,000
What percentage of the West Chicago Community is low income?
37.5%
What grant program supports BIPOC led non-profit agencies, operating with budgets less than $1M?
UNEF
Located along the Fox River, founded in 1835 by the Gifford brothers. Booming with growth in the late 1800s, it was called the
"City of the Suburbs"
Once a transportation and industrial hub, what was Ford Heights known as in the 1900s?
Crossroads of the Nation
What industry flourished in West Chicago from the 1850s through the 1970s?
Railroad industry
What strategy is used to build up communities from the inside out?
Dual Approach Strategy
How did Elgin get its name?
After the Scottish tune "The Song of Elgin"
Who is the mayor for Ford Heights?
Mayor Charles Griffin
What is West Chicago's Community Vision?
Enhance the health, safety, and well-being of children and families to reach their full potential
What kind of households do we serve who work full time jobs but still struggle to make ends meet?
ALICE households- Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed