Founded by Delilah Martínez is fundraising
Little Village Boxing & Community Center
Our Purpose
The mission of our community center is focus on gang prevention, empowering young people and their families to break the cycle of gang involvement and violence in their communities.
We strive to provide resources, jobs, education, and support to those who are at risk of joining gangs or who are seeking a way out of gang life.
Our mission is to create a safe and positive environment where young people can thrive and achieve their full potential. We believe that preventive care is the key to reducing gang activity and its associated harm, and we work to address the root causes of gang involvement, such as poverty, lack of education, and limited access to opportunities.
Through our outreach programs, mentoring services, and community events, we aim to foster positive relationships between young people and their families and community leaders. We encourage open communication and collaboration to promote understanding and build trust between all members of the community.
We recognize that gang prevention is not a one-size-fits-all solution, and we tailor our programs and services to meet the unique needs of each individual and community. We strive to be a positive force for change and to inspire hope and resilience in those we serve.
Ultimately, our goal is to create a world where all young people have the opportunity to grow and thrive, free from the threat of gang violence and the harmful effects of gang involvement. Focusing on boxing, resources, creative arts, mental health therapy and more.
Why are we doing this? The Mural Movement and Rackem ENT have been collaborating on community givebacks and have been at the front lines of multiple social justice issues within Chicago. Creating murals in memory of the youth such as Adam Toledo, Melissa Ortega, Vanessa Guillén and more. The murals of passed youth that have fell victim to Chicago Violence.
With this work, we have became purpose, driven in creating a mission to change the narrative of Chicago’s most underserved Communities
As we continue to be boots to the ground, grassroots organizing, we started to see the need for community space for the people we serve.
We are excited to collaborate on organizing a space for Little Village/ Lawndale Community.
Services We Will Be Offering
- Boxing and Fitness Space
- After school program for High School Students
- Free Food for youth every Friday
- Art therapy
- Health and fitness workshop
- Mental Health Services for adults and children
- Peace Circles
- Financial Literacy
- Creating Murals and Art programming
Job Training/ Trades
- Cooking Classes
- Barber Classes
- Handyman 101
- Content Creating Workshops ( Video/ Photography)
- Podcasting
- Beauty Workshops ( Lash and Brow Training)
- CDL
- Handyman 101
- Art Workshops
Sports and Activities
- Boxing
- Self Defense
- Mediation
- Yoga
How we will use your support:
The new space is in need of renovations and a few cosmetic changes and upgrades.
- Flooring for entire place
- Bathroom renovation ( new toilets, flooring, sinks
- Kitchen ( flooring, new stove and fridge)
- Common Area, Kitchen and Office furniture
Gym Equipment
- Boxing Ring
- Bags, Mats
- Weights
- Yoga Mats
Any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.
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