“All we want is a functional building to serve people—that’s it. It sounds so simple.

Lakeview Pantry operated for 22 years from a 970-square-foot boiler room in the basement of the Jane Adams Center. Within these modest confines, the organization grew into one of the busiest food pantries in Chicago.

This spring, the Erskine Green Training Institute (EGTI) held its first graduation ceremony. EGTI opened its doors in January 2016 with a goal to serve as a bridge to employment among Indiana's disabled population.