Empowering Englewood Residents: Local Resources
Victoria Jennings Residences is located near several community organizations that provide valuable support to residents and families in the Englewood area. These partners and neighborhood resources offer services such as healthcare, food assistance, workforce development, youth programming, violence prevention, wellness support, and family services.
Teamwork Englewood: 815 W. 63rd St., Chicago, IL 60621. Supports neighborhood development through economic growth, education, health initiatives, community engagement, and resident-centered programs.
Beloved Community Family Wellness Center: 6821 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621. Provides medical, dental, behavioral health, wellness, and family support services.
Englewood First Responders: Provides community outreach, violence prevention, youth mentoring, safety initiatives, and neighborhood support.
Ujima Hive / Grow Greater Englewood: 6529-6533 S. Stewart Ave., Chicago, IL 60621. A community resiliency hub supporting food access, entrepreneurship, workforce opportunities, emergency preparedness, and neighborhood collaboration.
Shepherd’s Hope Chicago: 838 W. Marquette Rd., Chicago, IL 60621. Offers food pantry assistance, meal programs, and community support services.
The Salvation Army Adele & Robert Stern Red Shield Center: 945 W. 69th St., Chicago, IL 60621. Offers youth programs, recreation, food assistance, community events, and supportive services for families.
Goodwill Workforce Connection Center, Englewood: 6054 S. Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60636. Provides job training, career resources, employment assistance, and workforce development support.
Additional Local Support Services: Residents may also find nearby resources for staffing opportunities, workforce placement, food pantry access, and hunger relief programs serving Chicago communities.
Health & Wellness Resources
Englewood Health Center: 1135 W. 69th St., Chicago, IL 60621. Provides primary healthcare services, wellness exams, chronic disease management, and coordinated community care for residents and families.
Howard Brown Health 63rd St.: 641 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60621. Offers primary care, affordable health insurance navigation, STI/STD testing and prevention, and dental services for the Englewood community.
Mile Square Health Center: 641 W. 63rd St., 1st Floor, Suite A, Chicago, IL 60621. Offers family healthcare, preventive care, behavioral health services, wellness support, and community-based medical care.
Heartland Alliance Health, Englewood: 5501 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621. Provides mental health support, substance use treatment, case management, primary care, and recovery-focused community health services.
Beloved Community Family Wellness Center: 6821 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621. Provides medical, dental, behavioral health, wellness, and family support services.
Accessible Transportation
CTA Red Line, 63rd Station: 220 W. 63rd St., Chicago, IL 60621. This station connects riders to the CTA Red Line and nearby CTA bus routes, including #24 Wentworth and #63 63rd
CTA Green Line, Halsted Station: 6321-6325 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60621. This accessible Green Line station connects riders to CTA bus routes #8, #8A, #59, and #63
CTA Bus Service: CTA’s bus fleet is accessible and includes low-floor buses, ramps, priority seating, wheelchair securement areas, and audio/visual stop information for riders with disabilities (CTA Accessibility Features, CTA system text description).
Allen’s Kids and Care Transportation Bus Service: 6512 S. Halsted St., Lower Level, Chicago, IL 60621. This local transportation provider offers door-to-door transportation services for children, families, and groups in the Englewood area.
Grocery Stores & Fresh Food Markets
ALDI: Neighborhood grocery option located at 620 W. 63rd Street, offering everyday groceries, produce, pantry items, and household essentials.
Save A Lot: Grocery store located at 832 W. 63rd Street, offering affordable food staples and fresh grocery items.
Go Green Community Fresh Market: Community-focused fresh market located at 1207 W. 63rd Street, offering produce, grocery items, and wellness-centered food access.
Moon Star Grocery: Local grocery option located at 735 W. 69th Street, serving residents with everyday food and convenience items.
A&J Food Market: Neighborhood market located at 342 W. 75th Street, offering grocery and convenience items.
Nearby Dining & Prepared Food Options
Let’s Eat To Live: Nearby Woodlawn restaurant offering comfort food and community-centered dining.
Evelyn’s Food Love: Local food business at 5522 S. State Street offering catering and special event services, with restaurant reopening information listed on its website.
Additional neighborhood dining: Residents may also find nearby casual dining, takeout, and prepared food options throughout Englewood, Woodlawn, and surrounding South Side neighborhoods.
Sister Property Connection
As a companion to Margaret Ford Manor (4500 S Wabash Ave), we share nonprofit leadership under Pastor Kevin A. Ford, amplifying our impact across Chicago's South Side with coordinated housing and support services.
Building community together.
Our partnerships ensure residents have access to the resources, activities, and connections needed to thrive independently.
Interested in partnering with us? Contact (773) 994-3690.