Mission
THE NORTH LAWNDALE CATALYST INITIATIVE, INC. (THE "CHARITY") IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES. SPECIFICALLY, THE CHARITY WILL PURSUE A PLACE BASED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY IN NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO DESIGNED TO COMBAT HISTORIC DISINVESTMENT AND STRUCTURAL INEQUITIES. THE CHARITY'S LONG-TERM OBJECTIVES INCLUDE REVITALIZING INFRASTRUCTURE, CREATING SIGNIFICANT LIVING WAGE JOBS IN THE COMMUNITY, ATTRACTING BUSINESSES TO THE COMMUNITY, INCREASING QUALITY AFFORDABLE HOUSING STOCK, AND PREVENTING VIOLENCE.