Blocks Together is a nonprofit grassroots direct action community organization made up of residents, schools and churches in the West Humboldt & North Garfield Park communities of Chicago. These low-income communities are located on the city's west side. We work to develop grassroots leadership and empower residents to win needed improvements for their neighborhoods. We believe that by working together, people can improve the social, economic and physical conditions of their community.

The organization was founded in 1993, when community members came together to bring more resources to their community and to fight for the justice they deserve. By working together, residents have demanded action from public officials in order to create a sustainable community.

Since then, Blocks Together has united thousands of community members to tackle of wide range of issues, including education, youth alternatives, women's rights, and housing.

The organization has been recognized for its achievements. In 1999, we were named the New and Emerging Community Organization of the Year in an award granted by the New Prospect, Woods, Wieboldt and MacArthur Foundations. In 2000, we received the "Peace Leader" award from the Illinois Center for Violence Prevention for our innovative community safety program.