2021 People Matter Highlights

2021 was a great year for us at People Matter. Read below to learn more about the accomplishments we were able to achieve throughout the year. And, as always, thank you for your continued support. We wouldn’t be able to accomplish any of what we’ve done without your help!

2021 Highlights

  • We DOUBLED our fundraising goal of $10,000 and raised a total of $20,469.96

  • We assisted 200+ residents of Archer Courts, a low income housing complex in Chinatown, in reducing racial conflicts and advocating for better hosing

  • We hosted 2 “Black Heroes of Chinatown” celebrations

  • We helped provide over 700 meals to local homeless folks

  • We distributed 27 emergency housing stipends for Black women and femmes

  • We held 3 six-week Cantonese and English dual immersion Community Language Programs for 72 students to preserve the Cantonese language and bridge race relations

  • We surveyed 2000+ residents in Chinatown, Bronzeville, Bridgeport and Armour Square to create projects based on community needs

  • Tested 700+ residents for COVID-19

Breanna Otto