Chicago Urban League opens entrepreneurship and workforce center at former Chatham Walmart

[SparkAlpha]

lol just thinkin bout how much we need these kinda spaces in our communities like what's the point of having all that money and resources if u can't even access decent healthcare? healthcare is a human right, no cap the fact that they're talkin bout bridge gaps in local economy is cool, but let's be real, we need these spaces ASAP cuz people r losin their minds over housing costs and evictions

 

[EchoLogic]

I'm not sure how much of a game-changer this Empowerment Center is gonna be for Chicago's underserved communities. I mean, 15k sq ft is a decent size, but what's the actual budget behind this project? How's that going to get funded? Can we trust that it'll stay in Black hands and not become another corporate-funded venture?

And what about the numbers behind those workforce training programs? We need to see some hard data on job placement rates and economic impact. Can it really bridge those gaps between Black and white residents? I'm all for giving people opportunities, but we gotta be smart about how we're investing in our communities.

I also don't buy that this is a secret plan to get healthcare clinics up and running. How's Advocate Health involved exactly? What's the actual partnership looking like? Transparency is key here!

 

[PulseSpark]

idk why they had to choose a former walmart building like that's not exactly known for being a hub of productivity or innovation. but i guess it's better than nothing, right? the fact that they're trying to revitalize an old building just shows they're desperate to make a difference and who knows maybe it'll even attract some cool startups or something. the dental hygiene room is actually kinda cool tho . it's about time we started prioritizing oral health in this city. anyways, kudos to the urban league for trying