LSC’s.4.ALL
Lugenia Burns Hope Center is the founding organization of the LSC’s.4.All Coalition. This Coalition was formed the specific purpose of increasing the effectives of Local School Councils (LSC). LSC’s are the only democracy we have in the education system in Chicago. They are comprised of parents, teachers, non-teaching staff, community and student representatives who are elected for the sole purpose of school improvement. This is the only democracy where those who not documented can hold public office. We provide 3 areas of support. They are:
- Trainings
- Technical/Support and Assistance
- Policy creation and advocacy
We created the LSC Empowerment Bill in the Illinois General Assembly that reforms the training of LSC, expands Local School Councils into all schools in Chicago that receives state funding and overall empowers LSC members.
We have an LSC Hotline that to pro vide support for LSC members.
Lift the Ban Campaign
The Lugenia Burns Hope Center is a founding member of the Lift the Ban (LTB) coalition. The purpose of the LTB coalition is to lift the ban on Rent Control in the state of Illinois. Currently, no municipality in Illinois can utilize the wide ranging tools of Rent Control and rent stabilization due to statewide legislation that prohibits such protections. Our goal is to repeal this ban in order to protect the renters of and provide support for the landlords of Illinois.
Bronzeville Clergy Caucus
We bring clergy and other community leaders together for fellowship and to help develop the capacity of Bronzeville residents to work on long-term solutions to systemic challenges that have affected the Bronzeville community. We focus on three main areas of interest: Education, Employment and Public Safety
Housing Bronzeville
We bring renters and homeowners together to create affordable housing for low to moderate income residents. This project is designed to provide homeownership opportunities for working families in the Historic Bronzeville community and greater Mid South Area.
Bronzeville Seniors on the Move
We work with elders within our community to advocate and organize around issues and concerns that are important to them. We provide our seniors with opportunities to engage in community activities to develop their capacity to impact decisions that are made within the Bronzevile community. Our elders have recently passed a ballot referendum to support a senior center in the Bronzeville Community.
Civic Education and Engagement
We engage Bronzeville residents on the basics of civic engagement through electoral process. We work with residents to be come informed voters that will stay engaged with their elected officials after election day. We work increase voter turnout and to have a more involved electorate in the Bronzeville community.
Chicago Housing Initiative
We work with in alliance with other organizations to support promotion, preservation and protection of subsidized housing. Currently we have 2 ordinances we are supporting. An inclusionary zoning ordinance that would reform the current Affordable requirements ordinance Called Developments For All. In addition, a reform of the Chicago Housing Authority that would include transparent and accountability.