Our Supportive Services range from health and wellness, community cohesion, food pantries for the communities we serve, easy access to the COVID-19 Vaccine, and job skills.
We hold several partnerships with a wide variety of employers and social service entities to provide off-site resources, which can lead to potential employment opportunities. Our partners assist with resume building, job readiness, and placement. Our robust system of resources is tailored to each individual part of our program. Educational Programming includes financial literacy and stability, year-round educational programs beginning at early childhood development and after-school enrichment programs. In addition, we offer comprehensive workforce development programs on-site for high school students and young adults ongoing civic engagement opportunities.
SGIE recognizes the need of families in Englewood and focuses on providing critical services for the families who are experiencing varying levels of trauma.
We know our combination of resources in supportive services and educational programming will provide increased enrollment of children in top-tier schools, afterschool programs, and workforce readiness in terms of long-term employment. We hope to provide our services to a community that can thrive both socially and economically while remaining informed and engaged. We are Something Good In Englewood!
Our Mission
Something Good In Englewood’s mission is to increase socio-economic opportunities for the Englewood community and surrounding areas through comprehensive wraparound education and supportive services.OUR VISION
Our vision is for Englewood to be a community that is socially and economically thriving, civically informed, and engaged while also being widely recognized as a great place to live, learn, and grow.Program Objectives
While SGIE operates a wide variety of partnerships in programs seasonally and year-round for community members of all ages, we have a strong focus on youth programs, as the largest population in Englewood is aged 19 years old and under. Some of our youth & family-focused programs are:Cultural Explorers Summer Camp:
An educational safe haven and interactive 8-week summer experience that helps students open their minds to experiences beyond their community boundaries. Students learn about different communities, activities, cultures, and cuisines in the city of Chicago, and their interests drive the locations for the weekly “field day,” where they sightsee one of the many historical Chicago landmarks or journey into a new community for food and fun!Get Ready After School Program(Grasp):
An in-depth extension of our summer camp program model that will continue to open the window to the world while also having a direct focus on building and supporting the personal and educational growth of Englewood youth. They will receive tutoring as well as resources surrounding mental health, financial literacy, and mentorship.Learning Everything About Finance (L.E.A.F.) Program:
A partnership with Greenlight Financial to educate Englewood youth and families about money management. We offer weekly financial literacy micro classes and sponsor 50 youth with Greenlight debit cards, including a start-up balance of $25.Peace Through Pressure Initiative:
A partnership with New Life Knew Solutions–an organization that provides complimentary mental health services to families experiencing various levels of trauma and tragedy. The program also provides alternative approaches to coping with traumas and high-stress circumstances through breathing techniques/exercises and practicing yoga.Higher Learning Initiative:
A program that aids college-bound students in Englewood and surrounding communities with resources to help with attending college. We provide resources in college application assistance, college tours, and aiding in providing complimentary college “starter kits” to make it easier to move into a dorm.Englewood’s Finest Christmas:
Every year, we partner with an organization that will allow us to sponsor families for Christmas and spread some Holiday cheer. The families are provided with Christmas lights, Christmas Trees, gifts, and everything needed to make it feel like the holiday season. Santa, his elves, and our very own Christmas Carolers join us at the doorsteps of those in the community for this grand surprise. After that, the families are invited to the Englewood Christmas Ball, where they are recognized.
