Our Story

“Leaders must be empowered to take a stand to educate, seek out resources and implement programs which will enrich the lives for those in need that reside in their communities”.
–  Renita White 

Of Color, Inc. is a female-owned 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded on the belief that people "of all colors" can achieve economic growth and contribute to society when given access to community resources and opportunity. We bring H.O.P.E. — Healing, Opportunity, Prosperity, and Empowerment — to populations who are too often overlooked.

Our goal is to impact 3,000 individuals across under-resources and forgotten Chicagoland communities by 2030, serving 400 people each year through workforce, intensive case management with housing referrals, and supportive service programs.

Our Vision & Values

We help people of "all colors" enhance their own economic and educational goals — empowering individuals to take a stand, educate themselves, and seek out the resources that will change their life trajectories.

We serve three age groups (18–20, 21–24, 25–65+), including young adults, veterans, individuals and families — pairing every participant with employment training, intensive case management service through funder housing, and wraparound supports.

Our services focus on the whole individual and their central family. We work with employment agencies in Chicago and beyond and other partners to provide entry-level jobs and felon-friendly jobs. We also help veterans, and underserved residents to sustain their living situation. Our youth program is helping the next generation of leaders. Our ultimate goal is to help all of these groups thrive.

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Our Partners

George M. Eisenberg Foundation for Charities

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