Community Enhancement Collaboration, Inc. (CEC) was officially established in 2004, but its roots trace back to 1982 when our founder, Nadine McCrea, saw a need in her community and began her mission to help—right from her own living room. For over 43 years, Nadine has been a tireless advocate, passionately working to improve the socio-economic well-being of residents in Washington Park and surrounding neighborhoods.

What began with a simple act—handing out peanut butter and jelly sandwiches through her home window-has blossomed into a multifaceted organization committed to meeting the essential needs of the community. Today, CEC provides vital support through food access and social service programs: Social Service Initiatives, Weekly Food Distribution, Mobile Pantries, Weekly Senior Feeding Program and our Animal Food Program.

We also host signature events throughout the year such as: Baby Essential Food Drive, Personal Items Return Drive Distribution and our Thanksgiving and Holiday Toy events!

None of this is possible without your support.

Thank you for believing and supporting our mission to advance the economic, health, civic, and social well-being of our communities while fostering pride and active participation. Through collaborative efforts and a commitment to service, we strive to build a thriving, inclusive environment for all residents.

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