Artists on the South and West sides rely on free or subsidized community housing and the support of mission-driven arts organizations to maintain their art practices.
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Nita Tennyson’s mutual aid group provides baby supplies and household essentials, as well as money for housing costs. Tennyson said the city’s young moms need more rental assistance and support.
Arts educators Julia Hinojosa and Ebere Agwuncha reflect on the critical role the South Side organization’s programs have in helping young people launch careers in the arts.
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After experiencing housing insecurity in his youth, José Muñoz, CEO of La Casa Norte, now helps young Latine adults build a stable living.
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Many residents say that resources to find housing and work are not accessible in their communities as they transition into adulthood.
Community members are determined to find housing and employment in their area, but the rapidly gentrifying neighborhood and ongoing economic instability make it difficult to navigate.
It’s a myth that young people don’t care about politics or social issues. In Chicago, organizers are building relationships among Black youth and young adults so they feel empowered to participate in their communities and vote.