Allstate Grants Revitalize Chicago’s South and West Side
NORTHBROOK, Ill., June 19, 2024—To inspire commerce, generate jobs, and reward positive social impact in Chicago, Allstate announces recipients of its inaugural Main Street Grants program in partnership with community councils across Chicago’s South and West sides.
The funds equip small businesses, entrepreneurs, and community organizations to better fuel innovative, sustainable projects which positively impact their individual communities around Chicago. To foster deeper community partnerships, Allstate proudly collaborated with Community Development Councils:
In total, Allstate awarded $1.6M in grants to support these small and medium-sized organizations, ensuring the economic benefits reach Chicagoans who need them most. Additionally, the program addresses the wealth gap by empowering businesses owned by individuals from these neighborhoods.
Grant recipients, local leaders and Allstate spokespersons are on standby to explain the impacts of these grants, please email mediateam@allstate.com to schedule interviews.
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The 2024 Main Street Grant Recipients:
Pilsen/Little VillageSan Miguel, Inc. d/b/a Apollo’s 2000
Shady Rest Vintage & Vinyl
North LawndaleThe Pineapple School CompanySt. Paul Community Family Service
Ida’s Artisan Ice Cream and Treats
BronzevillePreserve (business forthcoming, name subject to change)Moore Poppin Gourmet PopcornClassic Cobbler Baked Goods CompanyEvery Step of the Way Resource Center for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities NFPSmall Shop Cycles & ServiceNational Museum of Gospel MusicWoodlawn Restorative Justice ProgramKeep Moving Forward Social EnterprisesLittle Squeeze Lemonade LLCQuiet Fire, LLC DBA The Inferno Barre and Dance Studio
South ShoreJordans Beauty DistributorGive Me Some Sugah BakeryM.Sculpt LLC DBA Fashion Mod
EnglewoodAdvocates for Community WellnessMale Mogul Initiative Inc. NFPSee Me! Senior on the MOVE
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