Rep. Robin Kelly Secures $1,525,250 for Chicago Community Projects

Rep. Kelly secured investments for the following projects:

• $500,000is allocated for the Chicago Park District as part of its Jackson Park Historic Burnham Building Restoration Project. These funds will be used to renovate the building's roof and restrooms and provide new site amenities.
• $500,000is allocated for the Department of Housing, City of Chicago as part of its Chicago Neighborhood Rebuild Program. The funding will be used to help to both identify and rehabilitate more blighted buildings in areas of housing demand in the general area of South Chicago and target the communities of South Shore, Calumet Heights, Pullman, Chatham, Roseland, and South Chicago.
• $525,250is allocated for UCAN's Riverdale Community Center which serves as a staging ground for their outreach work in Chicago's Roseland community. UCAN strives to build strong youth and families through compassionate healing, education, and empowerment. Included in this work is UCAN's Violence Intervention & Prevention Services (VIPS) program, which works in Chicago neighborhoods most impacted by poverty and violence.

"I am delighted to bring these federal resources to our communities in Chicago," said Congresswoman Robin Kelly. "These projects represent a unique strategic investment in the future of our neighborhoods on the South Side. I'm proud to work with the City of Chicago and our partner organizations to ensure our communities have the resources they need to thrive."

"I'd like to extend my appreciation to Congresswoman Robin Kelly for advocating for parks and delivering $500,000 for the restoration of the historic Burnham building in Jackson Park," said Superintendent Rosa Escareño, Superintendent of the Chicago Park District. "Through Congresswoman Kelly's generosity and support, we are able to advance the work being done to restore this beloved architectural gem and reopen it as a valuable asset to the community."

"UCAN extends its gratitude to CongresswomanKelly forher invaluable support of the renovationof our Riverdale Community Center," saidChrista Hamilton, CEO/Executive Director of UCAN. "The allocated funding will be instrumental in facilitating both exterior and interior repairs and updates. This space serves as a crucial hub where we facilitate visits for foster children with their biological parents, deliver essential workforce development services, conduct youth development programming, and provide a safe haven for at-risk youth participating in our violence prevention programs."

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