Supporters and community members gathered for the ribbon-cutting of this state-of-the-art digital arts training facility for youth in Chicago’s West Englewood community. The Joyce Mpower House is owned by MFS and is operated by its Calumet Center. It also is part of the We Grow Peace Campus, a collective of locally led community organizations. MFS is honored to be a We Grow partner.
We are deeply grateful to benefactors Ashley and Michael Joyce and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation, as well as Norsman Architects and Property Adventures, for making the Joyce Mpower House a reality!
The Joyce Mpower House is exposing youth to training for 21st-century careers in digital technology. This high-tech hub serves as a place of learning, creativity and discovery designed to help youth realize their full potential through music, media, technology, design and more. Youth are empowered to explore new possibilities, develop talents, and become the next generation of innovators, artists and leaders.
Peace Campus
Joyce Mpower House Joins We Grow Peace Campus in West Englewood
Metropolitan Family Services’ Joyce Mpower House is the newest member of the We Grow Peace Campus, a block-based community center consisting of 16 properties that include five houses, two basketball courts, a community garden and a nature play lot. The Peace Campus is led by Imagine Englewood if (IEi), the longest-serving nonprofit in Englewood dedicated to creating safe and empowering spaces for youth in the Greater Englewood community.
The We Grow collaborative is a trusted resource that creates safe community spaces where West Englewood residents and stakeholders are empowered to improve their quality of life. This collective, led by IEi and including Teamwork Englewood, Grow Greater Englewood and Growing Home – focuses on families, food access, urban agriculture, workforce development and violence prevention in the Greater Englewood community.
Peace Campus Houses include:
Joyce Mpower House
6410 S. Honore Street
A digital arts training facility providing programming that focuses on college and career readiness skills for youth around activities that reflect their passion. Students expand their understanding of creative digital media while learning STEM/STEAM-related fields and artistic careers such as music production, sound engineering, digital media and content creation, game design, broadcasting and illustration.
Peace House
6402 S. Honore Street
The Peace Campus’ front door, offering a central hub for essential resources. Services include free food, household essentials, referrals for employment, housing support, re-entry services, and emergency relief funding for community members.
Healing House
6421 S. Honore Street
Headquarters for individual and mental health counseling, essential health services, wellness classes and health education.
Imagination House
6407 S. Honore Street
The Imagination House is a multi-purpose space for empowerment, serving as the home of youth programming for children ages 6 to 18 and beyond. It offers a safe and nurturing environment where young people can build communication skills, develop leadership and explore career aspirations.
Inspiration House
6429 S. Honore Street
Home of Growing Home’s Administration Office. Growing Home, a We Grow partner, is Chicago’s leading expert in farm-based training for people with employment barriers. They provide job-readiness training at their Wood Street farms, plus the support to conquer issues like criminal records, medical needs, child-care and housing.