About • 501(c)(3) • EIN 85-4281929 • West Town Chica
A vibrant community empowered by sustainability and innovation
At 2100 W Hubbard St, community gardening, renewable energy, and computer refurbishment converge to foster environmental stewardship and technological empowermen
2100 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60612 · 501(c)(3)
Vision
Sustainability rooted in community
Community gardening serves as more than a means to grow nutritious produce; it becomes a cornerstone for fostering community connections, promoting local resilience, and enhancing urban green spaces. Through shared plots and educational programs, we cultivate a culture of sustainability.
By integrating solar and refurbished tech, we demonstrate a clean energy future while bridging the digital divide.
Community Gardening as Cornerstone
More than a way to grow food
Community gardening serves as more than just a means to grow nutritious produce; it becomes a cornerstone for fostering community connections, promoting local resilience, and enhancing urban green spaces. Through shared plots and educational programs, we cultivate a culture of sustainable living where neighbors of all ages learn about organic farming, nutrition, and environmental conservation.
Renewable Energy for a Clean Future
Clean power, built by the block
By integrating solar and other sustainable energy sources into our operations, we minimize our carbon footprint and demonstrate the feasibility of a clean energy future. Through community-led initiatives and partnerships, we empower neighborhoods to embrace renewable solutions, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and mitigating climate impacts.
Bridging the Digital Divide
A laptop is a homework station
Our program collects, refurbishes, and distributes computers to underserved communities. By providing access to technology and digital literacy training, we empower individuals with tools to succeed in the digital age, fostering economic opportunity and social inclusion.
Leadership
Led by hands still calloused from the work
Our director has spent decades teaching trades and tending soil before ever founding a ministry. The board and every program lead still take shifts at the garden beds, the refurbishing bench, and the panel installs alongside the volunteers they lead.
Every dollar and every donated asset is accounted for by a volunteer board that reports to our congregation and donors each year, because trust is the only currency a ministry like ours can spend twice.
Who We Serve
Three counties, one neighborhood at a time
We serve families on fixed incomes, students without a computer at home, and blocks where a grocery store is a bus ride away. Donated land becomes the garden closest to the people who need the harvest.
Our Commitment
Everyone thrives in harmony with the planet
At the core is a commitment to building resilient communities that prioritize environmental stewardship, technological innovation, and social equity. Through collaborative efforts, we create a future where everyone thrives in harmony with the planet.
Visit us Saturdays 9am–1pm · 2100 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60612 · osiris@osirisministries.org