The Windy City Community Coalition

“Building Communities that Build a Better Chicago”

Our mission is to empower local leaders, strengthen non-profits, and build resilient communities.

 

“Community transformation doesn’t happen by accident. It happens when local leaders are unified and equipped with the right tools, strategies, and support systems… That’s what we do.” 
Eric Little

Founder & CEO, Windy City Community Coalition

What We Do

Capacity Building

We partner with organizations to conduct assessments, train teams, and strengthen their core operations. 

Technical Assistance

We guide partners through the complexities of grant compliance, software solutions, and funding readiness. 

Leadership Development

Our coaching philosophy empowers executive, program, finance, and development leaders to lead boldly.

Our Impact

Our work has led to over $5 million of federal, state, and private funding for our partners and clients.

"Grassroot" organizations served through leadership development training and organizational capacity building training.

Communities impacted by our collaborative efforts to enhance each organization's capability to meet the needs of their communities.

Our Board

TESTIMONIALS

We are so grateful for “The Coalition.” When we needed help the most to keep our school open, Eric and his team stepped in and helped in every way possible. We are now thriving and can keep our doors open to train our CNA and Phlebotomy students.

Tanya Moore and Lisa Harris

Founders, Blessings Healthcare Career Academy

WCCC has come alongside The Garden Chi and provided us with the coaching we needed to take our organization to the next level. They helped us mix the creativity of the artist community with the strategy needed to grow and thrive. 

James Crumb and Cotorey Seals

Founders, The Garden Chi

We are so thankful for the WCCC and their willingness to help us overcome the complexities of navigating grants, designing programs, and building program budgets. CORE Communities is now in a position to better serve the young people in Chicago because of the resources WCCC has provided. 

Marlon and Jodi Finley

Founders, CORE Communities

Our Services

Capacity Building

We provide modular training, conduct needs assessments, and give strategic guidance to elevate grassroot organizations to their next level.

Technical Assistance

We provide support with grant writing, compliance, and organizational operations to help “grassroot” organizations streamline their processes and improve sustainability.

Leadership Development

Building strong leadership teams is vital to the health of any organization. We train board members and executive teams on the principles of servant leadership, healthy organizational culture, and staff development.

Our Partners

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