REACH OUT AND TOUCH SOMEBODY'S HAND
OUR MISSION
To create a better quality of life harnessing the power of underserved communities in Chicago by providing outreach to low income seniors, youth, persons with disabilities and families in crisis. Providing counseling and education in life skills to young people
We are a Chicago based 501(c)(3) Non-profit
Goals: Reducing crime rate through youth development, and community involvement.
Addressing health inequalities and disparities
Our Team
Damaris Wright, Chief Executive Officer
Dorothy Wright, Executive Director
David Williams, Addiction/Recovery Support
Lenore Caliendo, Administrator, Grant Writer
Shahari Scott, Director of Youth Development
Errick Williams, Consultant, Resource Support
Team Work Makes The Dream Work
OUR HISTORY
The Wright Way Association was founded by Dorothy Wright, Damaris Wright and David Williams, and became a registered Non-Profit charitable organization in 2019. Prior to this; Our Outreach services mostly involved seniors and persons with disabilities, and were being rendered in the Chicago area voluntarily by request from local churches, families and friends. Due to the tremendous need for services, we became a full-time charitable non-profit organization
Donations
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MEETING THE NEIGHBORS
NEWS AND UPDATES:
December 2022: One Warm Coat and Cisco Company donated over 120 coats, jackets, sweaters, for adults and kids. We will be distributing throughout the winter.
WE HAD OUR GRAND OPENDING & BLOCK PARTY On SAT. AUGUST 13, 2022
3600 W 15th STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60623.
-Open House Wright Way Community Resource Center
-Back to School Event- Book Bag and School Supplies
-Resource and Addiction Recovery Organization Represented- Westside Opioid Task Force
We gave out 120+ Book bags with supplies! We fed 160 neighbors and the DJ rocked the block with dancing in the street. Raffle winners every 30 minutes won Target gift card, ladies purse, baby items and more.
Please donate to help Underserved communities We also accept: Non-perishable food, new or gently used coats, personal care and cleaning products- By appointment only. Call to schedule a drop off date and time at our office.
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. Your generous donation will fund our mission and is tax deductible.
