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A rendering of the proposed Sankofa Wellness Village Center.

A rendering of the proposed Sankofa Wellness Village Center.

Moody Nolan, Bureau Gemmell

A rendering of the proposed Sankofa Wellness Village Center.

A rendering of the proposed Sankofa Wellness Village Center.

Moody Nolan, Bureau Gemmell

Chicago Prize 2022 finalist focuses on health to reinvest in West Garfield Park

A rendering of the proposed Sankofa Wellness Village Center.

Moody Nolan, Bureau Gemmell

   

One community-based project will get $10 million from the Pritzker Traubert Foundation for the best plan to improve the lives of residents on the South or West Side of Chicago through economic development projects.

Reset talks about the efforts of this Chicago Prize finalist to hear about their plans to create a safer and healthier community in West Garfield Park.

GUESTS: Theodore Joseph, executive director of the Garfield Park Rite to Wellness Collaborative

Ayesha Jaco, executive director of West Side United

Kemena Brooks, director of development of the Community Builders

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