Our Mission

For over 130 years, Chicago Commons has empowered individuals, families, and communities to overcome poverty and systemic barriers and embrace opportunities to thrive across generations. We support families' crucial role in shaping a child’s development, caring for seniors and vulnerable adults, and uplifting communities. Honoring our settlement roots, we provide life-changing resources to families in under-resourced communities. Chicago Commons Leaders Council (CCLC) supports Chicago Commons' mission through volunteer activities and fundraising.

Early Childhood Education - Igniting Learning

Chicago Commons is Chicago’s second-largest early childhood education provider, supporting 1,750 children across 18 communities.

Family Hub - Thriving Families, Thriving Children

A crucial link to career pathways and comprehensive support services, the Family Hub fosters family stability and empowerment.

Senior Services- Life-Invigorating Care

One of Chicago’s largest nonprofit providers of senior services, we support over 800 seniors and adults with disabilities in Illinois.

Chicago Commons Leaders Council Happy Hour

Join us to learn more about Chicago Commons and CCLC