https://fruitfulendeavorscharity.org/our-mission daily 0.75 2025-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6282e14e70c1ee2f4decd4d2/60d96491-8fb4-462b-86ad-7f01ec37f9b3/blessingbag2.jpg Our Mission - Our Vision Fruitful Endeavors Charity, Inc. (FEC) and its partners are dedicated to putting this mission into action by providing a full range of charitable, human service, educational and community development activities. These activities will help people realize their God-given potential through the lens of love which will lead them on a path to abundance. https://fruitfulendeavorscharity.org/civic-engagement daily 0.75 2022-06-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6282e14e70c1ee2f4decd4d2/1408a4a9-e2dd-426e-920a-8231515bfa48/tempImagec7F8gY.jpg Civic Engagement https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6282e14e70c1ee2f4decd4d2/423a83d1-c179-47b7-8751-1a9de808e01c/Backpacks.png Civic Engagement - Back to School & Lookin’ Cool Backpack Drive Fruitful Endeavors Charity seeks to develop partnerships with local barber shops and beauty salons to donate free haircuts and hair styles to students' grades Kindergarten through 8th grade. Through Back to School & Lookin’ Cool, students will also receive a free back pack filled with school supplies prior to each academic school year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6282e14e70c1ee2f4decd4d2/c8004b8a-dde9-4620-a23f-e98cf3ec5d19/luggagedrive2.jpeg Civic Engagement https://fruitfulendeavorscharity.org/our-programs daily 0.75 2022-06-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6282e14e70c1ee2f4decd4d2/c7bd4cd3-2da1-4c4d-8aed-e09215528b3a/lamar.jpg Our Programs - Rebuilding Trust Initiative Breaking down the US vs. THEM Mentality Fruitful Endeavors Charity, Inc. seeks to address the police against community narrative by exploring why it exists, and identifying steps in improving community relationships. Particularly, in communities of color, many believe the us vs. them mentality is the underlying root cause of violence and social conflict; and the reason some view law enforcement officials as a threat to society rather than a source of help. In contrast, many of those who serve in the law enforcement community believe their tireless efforts to dismantle the narrative remain void. The Rebuilding Trust Initiative seeks to combine both voices, those from the community and those from law enforcement, to tear down existing barriers to develop progressive relationships for the future. The program is designed to engaged students' grades 6th through 12th with local law enforcement officials for a round table discussion on community policing and practices. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6282e14e70c1ee2f4decd4d2/423d021d-0a66-4994-806f-b9ac45523b1e/little+girls.jpg Our Programs Young Women are the Future Most people believe adolescence is the finest time of one’s life since it is filled with pleasure, freedom and enthusiasm. But, research shows that middle school aged girls, now more than ever, are dealing with issues such as becoming a teenager, parental and peer relationships, hormonal changes, body development, the media and much more. To support young women during these life changes and challenges, Fruitful Endeavors Charity established the Young Women are the Future (YWF) Program to educate and expose new and innovative opportunities to young women. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6282e14e70c1ee2f4decd4d2/24a2b9cf-bb19-45f7-a5fb-3357cd1e9876/tinyhomes.jpeg Our Programs Big Hearts for Tiny Homes As of January 2020, Illinois had an estimated 10,431 individuals experiencing homelessness on any given day, as reported by Continuums of Care to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Through Big Hearts 4 Tiny Homes, Fruitful Endeavors Charity hopes to address homelessness by reimagining the idea of shelter spaces for individuals without homes. Fruitful Endeavors and it’s parners will build tiny home communities in the Chicago area and throughout the State of Illinois to provide shelter, privacy and safety for those who are considered homeless. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6282e14e70c1ee2f4decd4d2/42439fb1-73cb-4090-beac-5eda098133b8/school+children.jpg Our Programs - Tools For Teachers One of the current educational issues facing teachers today is the lack of funding. According to a Department of Education survey, around 94% of public school teachers report spending their own money on supplies for their classrooms. Unfortunately, these expenses put added financial strain on teachers and when schools encounter budget issues, the first step is to reduce pupil to teacher ratio, which directly impacts a scholars’ learning. Through Tools for Teachers, FEC will fundraise to support teachers and students during the academic school year by sponsoring a selected classroom. https://fruitfulendeavorscharity.org/scholarships daily 0.75 2022-06-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6282e14e70c1ee2f4decd4d2/fbdbfeba-acfb-4ed4-aec1-084779de0a57/tempImagerXo5DG.jpg Scholarships & Awards - Aja’s Apple of Academic Excellence Memorial Scholarship Fund This is a memorial scholarship created and managed using the Fruitful Endeavors Charity, Inc. (FEC) scholarship fund. The scholarship’s namesake, Aja Evans, was a new mother who passed away suddenly after delivering her newborn child. Her memorial scholarship was established by her cousin, FEC President, Sherrie Phipps, to help students continue Aja’s dream. 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