Our mission is to unite education, wellness, sustainability and economic vitality at the community level to drive meaningful, generational impact.
Who We Are
Cultivate Collective is a national model for holistic community revitalization that unites education, wellness, sustainability and economic vitality to create a resilient, equitable, and vibrant future for all. Cultivate’s six-acre demonstration site is located on Chicago’s southwest side within the center of the LeClaire Courts public housing community.
The Cultivate Hub provides an evidenced-based and integrative model for addressing systemic inequality by providing health care, fresh food access, community gardens, nature-based play scapes, neighborhood walking trails, vital services, whole child education, and wellness programming, particularly for those who have been historically marginalized and underserved.
Adjacent to our 71,000 square foot facility are ample outdoor community spaces, community gardens, and walking trails for convening and programming. Over three acres of the six-acre site will be dedicated to nature, food production, regenerative agriculture orchards, and beautification.
The Cultivate Hub is projected to welcome over 10,000 visitors on an annual basis to learn from its community revitalization framework, innovative educational methods, and unparalleled sustainability features.
Upcoming Events
Memories and Mochas
Please join us for a casual community conversation about the LeClaire community before the school year begins again! We will meet in the Community Hall, enjoy light refreshments and juice from the Little Leaf Market.
Saturday August 9
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
AGC Community Hall
Cultivate Collective Open House
Please join us for our monthly Open House every first Saturday of the month! We will conduct a tour of our facilities with light refreshments.
Saturday August 2
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Community Hall
On-Site Services
Pillars of Impact
Our Four Pillars
Cultivate Collective is a national model for holistic community revitalization that unites education, wellness, sustainability and economic vitality to create a resilient, equitable, and vibrant future for all.
Rooted in the wisdom of the Purpose Built Communities model, our community-led neighborhood hub integrates comprehensive programs, resources, and services to cultivate greater racial equity, improved health outcomes, and upward mobility.