Urban Juncture Foundation

The Urban Juncture Foundation (Urban Juncture) works with neighborhood residents to establish locally owned enterprises and community-driven initiatives utilizing their own cultural assets. Located at 51st Street and South Prairie Avenue, one block from the Chicago Transit Authority Green Line elevated train entrance, Urban Juncture situates its projects near key transit stations in an effort to revitalize the community. It launches commercial real estate and related enterprises that provide job opportunities, goods, and services to existing residents while simultaneously aiming to attract visitors and new residents to Bronzeville. This award for general operating support strengthens Urban Juncture as it supports place-based economic development in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood.

Established in 2008, Urban Juncture Foundation (UJF) works with neighborhood residents to establish locally owned enterprises and community-driven initiatives utilizing their own cultural assets. UJF is leading the Forum’s restoration, which was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 2019. With this award, Urban Juncture Foundation convenes a group of leaders from the Bronzeville area to build community, identify shared opportunities and challenges, and facilitate a shared learning space. These convenings inform UJF's rehabilitation plan for the Forum, as well as the development of a group of organizations centering cultural performances and creative entrepreneurs. 

Founded in 2008, the Urban Juncture Foundation (UJF) works with neighborhood residents to establish locally-owned enterprises and community-driven initiatives utilizing their own cultural assets. Located in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood at 51st Street and South Prairie Avenue, one block from the Chicago Transit Authority Green Line elevated train entrance, UJF situates its projects near key transit stations in an effort to revitalize the community. UJF launches commercial real estate and related enterprises that provide job opportunities, goods, and services to existing residents while simultaneously aiming to attract visitors and new residents to Bronzeville. This expedited award enables staff members to pursue professional development activities and obtain necessary certifications.

Founded in 2008, the Urban Juncture Foundation (UJF) works with neighborhood residents to establish locally-owned enterprises and community-driven initiatives utilizing their own cultural assets. Located in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood at 51st Street and South Prairie Avenue, one block from the Chicago Transit Authority Green Line elevated train entrance, UJF situates its projects near key transit stations in an effort to revitalize the community. UJF launches commercial real estate and related enterprises that provide job opportunities, goods, and services to existing residents while simultaneously aiming to attract visitors and new residents to Bronzeville. This award provides renewed support to UJF for the operation of its signature community enterprises: 1) the Bronzeville Incubator, 2) the Greenline Farm and Bronzeville Community Garden, 3) Bronzeville Cookin', 4) The Forum, and 5) Boxville.

Founded in 2008, the Urban Juncture Foundation works with neighborhood residents to establish locally-owned enterprises and community-driven initiatives utilizing their own cultural assets. Located in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood at 51^st Street and Prairie Avenue, one block from the Chicago Transit Authority Green Line elevated train entrance, Urban Juncture situates its projects near key transit stations in an effort to revitalize the community. Urban Juncture launches commercial real estate and related enterprises that provide job opportunities, goods, and services to existing residents while simultaneously aiming to attract visitors and new residents to Bronzeville. This funding enables Urban Juncture to engage Fiscal Management Associates (FMA) to undertake a thorough review of its financial management. With this information, FMA advises the organization on financial management improvements and provides related professional development for the staff and board.