Mission 

To address Chicago’s lead crisis by preparing community members for high-demand, living-wage jobs in lead abatement, ensuring safer homes and healthier futures for families on the South Side.

Vision

A city where the communities most harmed by lead hazards are leading the way in eradicating them — creating safe homes, healthy children, and thriving neighborhoods across Chicago’s South Side, and transforming public health and economic opportunity for generations to come.

Values

Integrity   We uphold the highest standards of ethics, accountability, and professionalism in training, remediation, and community engagement.
 

Transparency  We conduct our work openly and honestly, ensuring that families, workers, and partners have the information they need to trust the process and outcomes.

Dignity in Work  We believe that every person deserves the opportunity to earn a living wage, build stability, and support their family with pride.
 

Dignity in Healing  We are committed to ensuring that families affected by lead exposure can heal in safe homes, free from toxic environments, with the respect and support they deserve.
 

Self-Sufficiency   We equip individuals with the skills and certifications needed to secure lasting employment, empowering them to provide for themselves and their families.
 

Community Strength  We embrace an asset-based philosophy, believing that communities most impacted by lead hazards have the talent, resilience, and leadership to solve these challenges from within.