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Becoming is a Process
People often ask me, “Why is the organization named BECOME? Is it an acronym?” From the very beginning, people have been curious about both the name and the work. But […]
An Exploration of Co-Enforcement and Co-Governance in Chicago
A law on the books is only as good as the way it gets carried out. That gap, between what a policy promises and what people actually experience, is where […]
Healing Our Community from the Inside: Our 2023-2024 Bi-Annual Report
This annual report tells the story of two years shaped by inquiry, care, and connection. Guided by research, restoration, and relationship, we showed up not as observers on the sidelines, […]
Auburn Gresham: A Vision for Transformation and Triumph
In the heart of Chicago’s South Side lies Auburn Gresham. The community is shaped by resilience, a rich historical past, and a place that is bursting with untapped potential. And […]
Finding Common Ground: Little Village Navigates New Arrivals and Community Change through BECOME’s Catalytic Evaluation
This report delves into the dynamic social landscape of Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood, exploring resident perspectives on the influx of new neighbors seeking asylum. Utilizing BECOME‘s unique approach to evaluation, […]
Becoming Change Makers: Healing and Wholeness
Welcome to the Becoming Change Makers Newsletter! To recap the previous newsletter, “Becoming Change Makers: The Exquisite Path to Leadership and Liberation for Women of Color” is a transformational guide to […]
Building Community Power: Our 2020 Annual Report
While the trauma we experienced in 2020 wrenched our work into new channels, it also sharpened our vision. The violence and disease we experienced, and continue to experience, showed up […]
Maximizing Impact means listening to those most affected
As professional evaluators whose work is based in community psychology, we believe understanding a community’s needs starts with listening to voices of those who live in that community. Our Maximizing […]
Maximizing Impact: Our response to the pandemic + systemic racism crises
https://www.youtube.com/embed/JSTA-hXqDcI In March we shared the first responses to the COVID-19 pandemic from community leaders and other partners we convened via Zoom. It’s now clear–with the unjust and tragic killing […]
