Andre C Russell is proud to be a product of his environment. Having been born into a single parent household and raised on the South side of Chicago with the support of grandparents from both sides of the family - Read More
The Smith Center will focus on creating and supporting various community ACTION projects in an effort to create family involvement and investment in the community. Most of these projects will function on a quarterly and annual basis. The following is a list of projects accomplished thus far. Further details about these events can be found in our Updates Section
The Smith Center for Community Advancement
Mission
The Smith Center for Community Advancement (SCCA) is a nonprofit organization that serves the South Side of Chicago. We believe strong families are the cornerstones of strong and thriving communities. We seek to elevate family stability, improve academic success, counteract harmful behaviors, and strengthen community pride and involvement. - Learn More
The Smith Center for Community Advancement will focus on two components of service that will be broken down specifically to address the key core concerns of the client.
The Smith Center will focus on creating and supporting various community ACTION projects in an effort to create family involvement and investment in the community.
The Smith Center for Community Advancement is a 501c3 Sponsored Organization with Goodcity Chicago. All donations and contributions are tax deductible.
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The Smith Center for Community Advancement is PROUD to announce that we will be going forward with our FIRST Toy Drive and Giveaway!!! Starting Wednesday, December 4th all the way until Thursday, December 12th the Smith Center will be collecting new and slightly used toys to gift to families in need this upcoming Holiday. We […]
Read MoreFather’s Day is on June 17th but the Smith Center celebrates positive examples of parenting all year round! We are proud to announce our first Celebration of Fathers Cookout (Sponsored by Joseph Lodge #12 – Legends Social Club). Featuring a Wing Competition, Good Music and Award Ceremony. The T.C. Smith Memorial Distinguished Dad Award will be given […]
May 1, 2018
We are so happy to announce that our Smith Family Health Expo on Saturday, May 14th held at Calvary Baptist Church was a success thanks to the volunteers, vendors and presenters who came out to support a great cause which is our own community! As always the Smith Family Health Expo strives to create a highly […]
May 16, 2016