+ History

We began this journey in February of 2011 when we discovered there were people living at our door steps who were physically hungry and struggled with the basic needs of humanity. That we were living in one of the most violent neighborhoods in the greatest country on earth, and that all around us was not the American Dream that we had fought for but an American nightmare that has become the reality in many of our urban cities.

+ Our Vision

RTW Veteran Center’s vision is to Remake the World (RTW) into a paradise, beginning with the community we are in and then spreading to other communities and neighborhoods.

+ Mission Statement

RTW Veteran Center’s mission is to connect and rally dedicated veterans and others in our community to provide basic services and support to the hungry, homeless, and veteran populations in the South Side of Chicago.

+ Three areas of Focus regarding our programs

Provide the basic needs of humanity; food, shelter, clothing, and economic empowerment: Mission is to: locate and stabilize individuals, and families Programs: Free meals, free clothing, housing & housing placement, sustainable garden, training, job placement, entrepreneurial support, free computer lab.

+ Heal broken warriors

Mission is to: Give them a sense of purpose, direction, and self-worth Programs: Counseling, veteran services, faith based support.

+ Redevelop communities

Mission is to: create supportive communities by eliminating, poverty, drugs, gangs, crime, violence, and terrorism. Programs: General public services, at risk youth development, American Patriotism.