Corazon Community Services

Corazón Community Services mission is to improve the quality of life for children, youth and families through holistic social services offered in a culturally sensitive environment. Corazón Community Services (CCS) has been serving the heart of the community of Cicero/Berwyn since 2003, providing life-changing and life-saving services for children, youth, and families. Since CCS opened its doors, the agency has had a tremendous impact in Cicero and neighboring communities. Corazón has served over 600 individuals every month through direct services and over 2,000 community members impacted via community education/events. CCS has had a direct impact on the reduction of gang violence, the reduction of teen pregnancy, the increase in education and outreach on HIV and helped launch several community initiatives in collaboration with other community partners. Every contribution will help further the mission of the agency in our focus areas of education and leadership, health programs, and safety and violence prevention.