What is Also?
Founded in 1998, Also initially focused on coordinating services for youth and families in Chicago's Logan Square community. Recognizing the profound impact of community violence, the organization evolved to implement prevention programs. In 2007, Also broadened its scope to include intimate partner violence, identifying the interconnectedness of street violence and domestic abuse. Today, Also operates both locally and nationally, leveraging its on-the-ground Chicago perspective to inform its broader work and share best practices.
How much funding has Also raised?
Also has raised a total of $350K across 1 funding round:
Debt
$350K
Debt (2020): $350K with participation from PPP
Key Investors in Also
PPP
Public-Private Partnership
What's next for Also?
The substantial late-stage funding indicates a period of significant scaling and strategic expansion for Also. This capital infusion is likely to bolster its national outreach initiatives, enhance its program development in violence prevention, and potentially support further integration of its street violence and intimate partner violence intervention strategies. The organization is poised to deepen its impact by leveraging this financial backing to amplify its mission.
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