Community Impact
Together, we're empowering our community to thrive by raising crucial funds every year for a diverse range of local initiatives.
By supporting and investing in youth programs, every dollar raised goes towards creating meaningful change right here at home.
Each year, we're able to award various $5,000 grants to deserving groups, enabling them to continue their essential work and positively impacting the lives of those around us.
Lace up your shoes, join the cause, and be a catalyst for change in our community!
Since 2021, Race for Peace has
awarded grants totaling
$75,000
For local, community initiatives in Little Village and surrounding communities.
2023
$30,000 raised
Recipients listed below.
Beyond the Ball
Grant was used for various youth sports programs throughout the year.
True Value Boys & Girls Club
To show our dedication to our community, this grant was renewed for this organization.
New Life Centers
To show our dedication to our community, this grant was renewed for this organization.
Chicago Chess Foundation
To show our dedication to our community, this grant was renewed for this organization.
Chicago Youth Boxing Club
To show our dedication to our community, this grant was renewed for this organization.
Urban Warriors
To show our dedication to our community, this grant was renewed for this organization.
2022
$25,000 raised
Recipients listed below.
Urban Warriors
Grant was used for funding for their girl’s soccer club program.
True Value Boys & Girls Club
To show our dedication to our community, this grant was renewed for this organization.
New Life Centers
To show our dedication to our community, this grant was renewed for this organization.
Chicago Chess Foundation
Grant was used for coaches and new chess sets for their Little Village schools’ programs.
Chicago Youth Boxing Club
To show our dedication to our community, this grant was renewed for this organization.
2021
$20,000 raised
Recipients listed below.
True Value Boys & Girls Club
Grant was used for various youth club program funding including robotics, dance team and new uniforms.
New Life Centers
Grant was used for their youth baseball team. This included new team shirts, bats, balls and other equipment.
Chicago Run
Grant was used for new race shirts and running shoes and race event registrations.
Chicago Youth Boxing Club
Grant was used for new boxing equipment such as heavy bags, boxing gloves, treadmills and coaches.
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