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Lighthouse Foundation of Chicagoland

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, USA
Size: 
1-10 employees
Founded: 
2019
Annual Budget : 
$500,000-1M
Populations Served: 
African-American
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender
About Us
Mission: 

Lighthouse Foundation of Chicagoland is a Black LGBTQ+-led, multiracial social justice organization that advances justice for Black LGBTQ+ people across Chicagoland through empowerment, education, and entertainment.

Programs: 

THE ARTS
The arts are an integral medium of self-care, healing, and justice, and so we infuse them throughout our work. Our signature art program is Voices of Light (VOL), a collective of musical performers that celebrate the Black LGBTQ+ talent, resilience, and joy.

 

SPIRITUALITY
We understand spirituality broadly, as fostering emotional well-being and encouraging healthy communal practices. Our Black LGBTQ+ Caucus meets monthly to design community programming.

 

RACIAL JUSTICE ORGANIZING
Our flagship racial justice organizing program is the Black Queer Equity Index, a participatory action project to improve how nonprofits treat Black LGBTQ+ board members and staff.

 

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Economic disenfranchisement is a critical barrier to Black LGBTQ+ thriving. We host an annual workforce development conference to reduce unemployment, develop nonprofit leaders, and develop professional networks.

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industry: 
Nonprofit