South Chicago Neighborhood Network (SCNN) is one of the 10 Neighborhood Networks of United Way of Metro Chicago. SCNN uses the Collective Impact model, a group of stakeholders working on the same the vision and common agenda, in order to each reach its goal of having a trauma-informed community by
the year 2020, (please see Bold Goal below).
Claretian Associates is the lead organization, for SCNN. The network is composed of approximately 15 community stakeholders, which includes residents, non-profit organizations, law enforcement, faith-based and education institutes. We aim to form partnerships with community stakeholders, for the purpose of a healthy, safe, and trauma-informed neighborhood.
the year 2020, (please see Bold Goal below).
Claretian Associates is the lead organization, for SCNN. The network is composed of approximately 15 community stakeholders, which includes residents, non-profit organizations, law enforcement, faith-based and education institutes. We aim to form partnerships with community stakeholders, for the purpose of a healthy, safe, and trauma-informed neighborhood.
Network Vision Statement
The People’s Place: We will reinvent South Chicago to become the community of choice by creating a safe, healthy, a strong community where neighbors know one another and have a shared commitment to the future by promoting mental health and trauma-informed care through advocacy, education, and self-sufficiency.
Common Agenda
The South Chicago Neighborhood Network will create a trauma-informed community to advance wellness (including physical and mental health) to improve our quality of life.
Bold Goal #1
By 2021, South Chicago will engage 2,000 youth between the ages of 13 - 18 as well as the parents and caring adults in their lives.
Bold Goal #2
By 2021, South Chicago will plan and develop strategies for 1-2 advocacy issues for youth under the age of 12 and young adults over the age of 18.
The People’s Place: We will reinvent South Chicago to become the community of choice by creating a safe, healthy, a strong community where neighbors know one another and have a shared commitment to the future by promoting mental health and trauma-informed care through advocacy, education, and self-sufficiency.
Common Agenda
The South Chicago Neighborhood Network will create a trauma-informed community to advance wellness (including physical and mental health) to improve our quality of life.
Bold Goal #1
By 2021, South Chicago will engage 2,000 youth between the ages of 13 - 18 as well as the parents and caring adults in their lives.
Bold Goal #2
By 2021, South Chicago will plan and develop strategies for 1-2 advocacy issues for youth under the age of 12 and young adults over the age of 18.
Health & Wellness Guide
The Community Resource/Social Impact Committee created a Health & Wellness Guide. Below is a PDF version of guide and available to download.