We give back to the community and neighborhoods around the United Center, which has been our home for nearly 100 years.

One West Side

A partnership between A Better Chicago and supported by United, this investment program provides financial and management resources to community embedded non-profits uniquely serving individuals and families on the West Side.

Support West

This program provides financial and business development opportunities to small minority owned businesses on the West Side.

School Programs

We engage 900+ young people each year in after-school programs to support their social and emotional learning through leadership development, physical and mental health and wellness, and job exposure and pathing.

LEAD

Three-year program focused on leadership development with a focus on understanding what are the values and characteristics of a leader, exploring the values that each of the students possess, and how they can work together as leaders to foster a strong community. Supported by Gallagher.

GameChangers

High school-based program focused on exposing students from freshmen to senior year to jobs in sports, entertainment, and hospitality and ensuring they have the resources to set them up for success post high school. Supported by PepsiCo.

Healthy Hawks

Summer camp focused on healthy living through gardening, cooking nutritious meals, and physical exercise.

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