On-Site Services

AGC is implementing a home-based, birth-to-three program that will provide a pathway to the on-site, Head Start learning center for ages three and four. Rooted in their evidenced-based learning model, Early Education Essentials, the center will follow a nature-based, Dual Language, International Baccalaureate and Reggio-inspired approach to whole child development.

Since 2008 when it opened its doors, AGC has addressed the educational inequities in Chicago and across the U.S. by providing high quality, whole-child, public education, and innovative teacher training to under-resourced communities. AGC offers public education in Kindergarten through 8th grade and is part of the Chicago Public School System.

In partnership with Esperanza Health Centers, we will establish an on-site Federally Qualified Health Center that will provide access to care for the whole community. The Esperanza Health Center will collaborate with Cultivate Collective’s Neighborhood Marketplace to implement a Community Food Pharmacy program which will prescribe farm-fresh produce to individuals experiencing diet-related disease and illness.

The educational opportunities offered on site continue beyond the foundation provided to children. Extended learning programs are provided for both children and adults, including parenting seminars, healthy living workshops, cooking classes, gardening, job and social entrepreneurship training. Meaningful out-of-school activities, after school programs and tutoring are provided for students in addition to an entrepreneurship-focused summer camp and enrichment opportunities.

Offering fresh produce from our on-site urban farm, the Neighborhood Marketplace will serve as a gathering point for community members that will provide low-cost and no-cost produce.

The Green Business Institute’s vision is to be a catalyst for creating and expanding community wealth among the diverse Southwest Chicago community by empowering, building and sustaining equitable pathways to the tremendous business and career opportunities in the growing green economy.