Ignite will strengthen its mission by adapting its model to meet young people,

10-26, where they are and continue to walk with them until they develop the

support systems, skills and safety-nets they need to move from survival mode to

resilience. Our model of service will operate within a period of intervention driven

by youth needs, goals and vision. All young people experiencing homelessness in

Chicago will know of Ignite and experience a level of service built on trust and

quality. We will have a fully invested infrastructure that supports meaningful

change, brand recognition and builds sustainable impact.

The three pillars to our strategic plan are:

Deliver a model that meets all youth where they are and stays with them until they move into long-term stable housing.
Deliver services in all areas of Chicago where unaccompanied youth are experiencing
homelessness.
Build organizational capacity to support innovation, recognition and build sustainable
impact.
For an updated Strategic Plan and Outcomes report, please email Elle Ullum at eullum@ignitepromise.org.

Past Annual Reports

For additional information, contact Christie Shanahan, Senior Manager of External Relations, cshanahan@ignitepromise.org.