What is Communities United?
Communities United (CU) operates as a pivotal, survivor-led, intergenerational racial justice organization headquartered in Chicago. By prioritizing grassroots leadership development, the entity bridges the gap between community organizing and systemic policy reform. Its core mission revolves around advancing healing and justice through targeted advocacy in immigrant rights and community development. By engaging black and brown youth, CU fosters collective power, positioning itself as a vital infrastructure for transformative social change and mental health resource accessibility within marginalized urban populations.
How much funding has Communities United raised?
Communities United has raised a total of $150K across 1 funding round:
Debt
$150K
Debt (2020): $150K with participation from PPP
Key Investors in Communities United
PPP
Public-Private Partnership
What's next for Communities United?
With this recent capital deployment, Communities United is well-positioned to transition into a more robust phase of institutional growth. The organization is expected to leverage these resources to expand its youth-led organizing frameworks and deepen its impact on local policy landscapes. As it moves forward, the focus will likely shift toward long-term sustainability and the scaling of its mental health and community development models, ensuring that the grassroots leadership cultivated by the organization can effectively influence broader regional and national dialogues on racial equity and social justice.
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