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Change is contagious

One life transformed can result in many lives changed for the better. We know this is true at ICI because we’ve seen it happen—when you impact a child, you impact a family and a community. And when that kind of change happens again and again, it has the power to reach far beyond a single neighborhood. Through these stories, you’ll see how ICI serves children and families in Cicero, West Humboldt Park, and surrounding Chicago-area neighborhoods.

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ICI School Days (COVID Relief)

Through our Distance Learning Assistance Program, ICI provided school assistance for eight hours each day while public schools were closed. Providing families a safe place for kids while parents worked and providing a reliable internet connection for students who did not have one at home.

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Oscar’s Story

ICI was Oscar's refuge as he grew up. ICI staff modeled healthy relationships and plugged him into a local church. Now, he is investing back into the lives of those who grew up in similarly challenging circumstances.

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Joseph’s Story

Joseph was the primary caregiver for his family by age twelve. Family members’ substance abuse and a lack of social support left him lost and alone. Staff at ICI provided support when there was no one else, which changed his life forever.

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Carlos’ Story

Carlos Borges shares his testimony about how ICI staff influenced his life when he was a kid and how he now reaches out to his community because of what Christ has done in his life!

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