Stay L.I.T. – Living In Truth

Empowering emerging leaders across Chicago's South Side through mentorship, education, and community connection.

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Our Mission

True Believers Community Connections fosters community relations across Chicago’s South Side by collaborating with partners to offer supportive services for youth and young adults aged 11–24. We focus on delinquency and violence prevention and empower emerging leaders through mentoring, professional development, leadership training, workforce development, and business education.

Our Impact

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Participants Served FY 2024

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Participants Served FY 2025

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Participants Served YTD 2026

Fiscal Year Snapshot

Who We’re Serving This Year

Our impact spans all ages. Here’s the breakdown of participants served this fiscal year across key age ranges.

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Ages 1–10

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Ages 11–24

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Ages 25+

Service Hours

Service Hours by Month (FY )

See how many hours of service our volunteers and participants contributed in each month of the last fiscal year.

Explore Resources in the Communities We Serve

Click a highlighted community area to view local resources and support near you.

Stay L.I.T. Resource Guide

Find support close to home

Select one of the highlighted South Side community areas on the map to see youth, health, education, public safety, park, library, and community resources listed in the FY24 Youth Referral & Resource Guide.

Chicago community map highlighting Ashburn, Auburn Gresham, Washington Heights, West Englewood, Englewood and East Englewood, Greater Grand Crossing, and Chatham

Program Highlights

Summer Camp Celebration

Connect youth and parents to STEM training and educational resources while celebrating achievements during our summer camp program.

Community Baby Shower

Increase support for families and engage youth through fun activities, networking, and resource connections to reduce violence and delinquency.

Community Feeding & Giveaway

Reduce poverty by connecting residents with resources and promoting the spirit of giving and holiday cheer for those in need.

Annual Gala

Empower teen parents with knowledge about parenting, healthy relationships, financial literacy, and child development.

Upcoming Events

Work • Volunteer • Create Impact

Bring your passion, skills, and heart to our community. Join the TBCC team or volunteer your time to make a difference in the lives of young people.

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Thank You to Our Partners

We are grateful for the organizations and community leaders who support our mission, strengthen families, and help create safer opportunities for youth.

Where We Work

Our Service Areas

We’re proud to serve youth and families across Chicago’s South Side. These neighborhoods are at the heart of our mission.

Ashburn Auburn Gresham West Englewood Englewood & East Englewood Greater Grand Crossing Washington Heights Chatham