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Sista Afya Community Care, NFP

Chicago, IL, United States

Sista Afya Community Care (SACC) sustains the mental wellness of Black women by providing accessible, culturally responsive, and community-centered care. Based on Chicago’s South Side, SACC serves Black women ages 18–35 through free and low-cost therapy, peer support, and community wellness programs. SACC’s holistic model is shaped by community input and research partnerships. Strategic alliances address systemic barriers like poverty, housing instability, and racial discrimination.

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Grant history

Year awarded: 2025
Period: 2 years
Amount awarded: $160,000
Purpose: General Operating Support

Year awarded: 2023
Period: 2 years
Amount awarded: $160,000
Purpose: General Operating Support

Year awarded: 2022
Period: 1 year
Amount awarded: $66,000
Purpose: Holistic Mental Wellness Care for Black Women
Notes: Fiscal Sponsor: Black United Fund of Illinois