News & Updates
IMAN and JCUA: Partners in a Housing Initiative
IMAN, in partnership with the Jewish Council on Urban Affairs (JCUA) and the Southwest Organizing Project (SWOP), is sowing the seeds of a dynamic housing and community development initiative on Chicago’s Southwest Side. Together with community leaders, residents, and other stakeholders, IMAN, JCUA and SWOP are endeavoring to take on a piece of the massive […]
Green Reentry Project – Progress Report
IMAN’s Green Reentry Project is an innovative social venture that showcases a multifaceted approach to addressing the entrenched and connected nature of issues facing urban communities. In particular, the Green Reentry Project recognizes that issues such as lack of decent housing, job skills, public safety, and effective reentry programs are all connected and that effective […]
Become a Community Ambassador: Changing the Discourse About American Muslims
Nearly a year ago, IMAN partnered with the Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC), Chicago Community Trust and One Nation to launch the One Chicago, One Nation. The project brings together Chicagoans of diverse faiths and cultures, with an emphasis on the Muslim community, to get to know each other through addressing local needs. The effort included […]