COMMUNITY
INITIATIVES
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CELEBRATE ARGYLE
Celebrate Argyle (CA) is a grassroots organization initially funded and formed in collaboration with DRK. CA stands as a testament to our commitment to supporting immigrant-owned food businesses.
CA plays a critical role in aiding one of Chicago's Asian-American communities by focusing on fund distribution and the provision of essential services. This initiative has helped transform Argyle into a distinctive culinary and shopping destination.
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TODOS PONEN
Recognized by the James Beard Foundation through its Stories of Resilience series, Todos Ponen emerged in 2021 as a collaboration with Chef Diana Dávila, owner of Mi Tocaya Antojería.
Born in response to the lack of COVID-19 relief available to undocumented restaurant workers, Todos Ponen was designed as a rapid, community-driven solution providing free meals while creating paid work opportunities for those excluded from traditional aid systems.
DRK serves as a funder and administrative partner, providing operational and communications support, management, and logistics coordination to ensure the sustainability and scalability of Todos Ponen’s programming and rapid-response efforts.
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GOOD FRIENDS
Good Friends is a partnership with local community leaders and business owners during the giving season. Together, we're committed to ensuring that every member of our community has fair and equitable access to essential resources, opportunities, and systems for obtaining nutritious and readily available food. This collaborative effort is dedicated to addressing disparities and inequities within our local food system, making it more inclusive for all.