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Why Donate to Entrepreneurs Academy?

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Empowering Individuals

The academy equips aspiring entrepreneurs with the knowledge, skills, and mindset needed to launch and grow their own businesses. This empowerment translates into personal and professional development.

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Driving Innovation

We have contributed to the launch of over 1,250 businesses nationwide, trained over 3,700 entrepreneurs, created more than 8,000 jobs, generated over $200 million in revenue, and invented 9 new products.

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Economic Development

Since 1996 Entrepreneurs Academy has developed programming for the Chicago Urban League, Department of Human Services Teen Reach, Chicago Housing Authority, Bethel New Life Church and LifeHouse Group Transitional Living Facility and Recovery Home.

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Empowering Individuals

The academy equips aspiring entrepreneurs with the knowledge, skills, and mindset needed to launch and grow their own businesses. This empowerment translates into personal and professional development.

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Driving Innovation

We currently serve the communities on the West Side, South Side and South Suburbs of Chicago. Our goal is to create a thriving entrepreneurial economy in under-resourced communities.

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Development

Giving allows you to choose which program and initiatives that align with your cause that you would like to invest in. We assist our students in various ways and you can specify what cause your monthly donation supports.

Areas of impact

  • Essential Growth Support
  • Entrepreneurial Retreats
  • Global Entrepreneur Leadership Program
  • Community and Entrepreneurial Spirit Building
  • Advocacy for Change Initiatives
  • Innovation and Creativity Summer Programs
  • Future Leaders Entrepreneurial Scholarships"

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Make Checks payable to Entrepreneurs Academy and sent to:

4950 W Thomas St,
Chicago, IL 60651

Make a donation in person at Village Leadership Academy:
4950 W Thomas St,
Chicago, IL 60651
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Entrepreneurs Academy is a dynamic incubator for adults 18 and older, offering comprehensive training, mentorship, and resources to empower emerging entrepreneurs, foster innovation, and drive community growth.
Talina Parker
Talina ParkerParent of Student, Village Leadership Academy
ITAV’S TEACHERS ARE TRULY A THIRD PARENT IN RAISING OUR KIDS AND AN ESSENTIAL PART OF OUR FAMILY! WE NOT ONLY LEAN ON THEM FOR CHILDCARE, WE TURN TO THEM FOR EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AS PARENTS, LAUGHS AFTER A STRESSFUL DAY AT WORK, AND HONEST FEEDBACK ABOUT WHAT OUR KIDS NEED THAT WE MIGHT BE MISSING.
Jessica & Robert
Jessica & RobertClinical Psychologist, CPS Teacher ITAV Parents
MY TODDLER’S FACE LIGHTS UP WITH EXCITEMENT EVERY TIME WE ARE APPROACHING HIS SCHOOL. IT GIVES ME A GREAT SENSE OF COMFORT KNOWING THAT HE IS IN GREAT HANDS WHILE I AM AWAY FROM HIM.
Lameeka H.
Lameeka H.ITAV Parent

Our Mission: Provide pathways to entrepreneurship, workforce modernization, and innovation for under-resourced communities of color to create a safer, healthier, and more economically-inclusive world.

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