The Wallace Chance Center: A Beacon of Opportunity
Creating a community hub in Greater Grand Crossing where families find housing, food, legal aid, and job readiness under one roof.
Challenges Facing Our Community
Barriers that investment can help overcome.
Employment Crisis
Unemployment and underemployment remain disproportionately high, limiting
economic mobility.
Housing Insecurity
Rising costs and limited support services leave many residents without stable housing.
Limited Access
Affordable legal services and nutritional food remain out of reach for too many.
Our Solutions
Programs and services that turn resilience into opportunity.
Food Pantry
Providing access to healthy, nutritious food for families in need.
Job Readiness Suites
Computer labs, training rooms, and mentorship spaces for career advancement.
Legal Services Wing
Pro bono and low-cost legal representation from qualified attorneys.
Supportive Housing Offices
Connecting residents to transitional and permanent housing solutions.
Multipurpose Spaces
Providing a place for youth-focused programming and civic engagement.
This isn’t just a building; it’s a launchpad for generational impact.
Our $4 Million Goal
Every dollar invested brings us closer to a thriving, equitable Grand Crossing.
$1.0M
Program
Buildout
$2.2M
Renovation & Construction
$300K
Community
Outreach
$500K
Operating
Reserve
Why Now?
Families are still recovering from the pandemic, and systematic barriers remain.
By centralizing support and equipping individuals with real pathways forward,
The Wallace Chance Center offers a lifeline when it’s needed most.
The Impact of Your Investment
Your support builds more than a center, it builds a stronger, more just Greater Grand Crossing.
Reduce Poverty
Through comprehensive job training and placement programs.
Prevent Homelessness
By supporting housing access services and stability programs.
Advance Justice
By providing critical legal aid to those who need it most.
Strengthen Community
By investing in shared space and resources for all.