Our Programs

Violence is in fact preventable, yet prevention requires an investment of resources, people, leadership, and commitment.  

The Margaret F. Lee Violence prevention/Intervention program (MVPIP) which has a special focus on preventing violence that affects our young children, youth and young adults. The program works to interrupt the cycle of violence focusing on early childhood strategies to help parents enroll young students in school settings & community organizations at early involvement as an evidence-based strategy to violence prevention. 

MVPIP team partners have worked together in a variety of collaborative efforts since 2017. Our partners include other Englewood service providers such Play Smart, CPS Network-11, Teamwork Englewood, Antioch Baptist Church, RAGE, Family Focus, Imagine Englewood, National Able, Legacy of the 39ers, 51 Street Business Association, Children's Home & Aid, Redemption Happens NFP, Children Matters Inc, Flags of the Heart, The Darius Foundation, Kourtney Kindness, The Art of Transparency NFP, as well as various local and state government agencies. 

BTGCL As the lead agency convening partners around shared goals, BTGCL provides staffing to the MVPIP team and has a program coordinator that convenes regular meetings and sends out communication to the partner group. The partner agencies meet monthly with various partners hosting planned convenings. 

BTGCL Executive Director serves as the Chair for the partner group, however decisions are made through consensus and/or majority rule process. Collectively we have participated in hosting community trainings and working jointly on community resource fairs in Englewood, West Englewood and other Chicago communities surrounding the Englewood area. 

The MVPIP team individually and collectively, has built relationships with Chicago residents and community stakeholders throughout the Chicago land area. MVPIP collaborative believes that rebuilding neighborhoods and connecting community residents with local resources i.e.: food, housing, childcare, job training and jobs will help decrease the cycle of community violence and reduce youth violence. 

The Gap Chicago specialize in small private events that support the Social Enterprise arm. All proceeds earned supports BTGCL programs & Community Development projects. 

Type of Events

• Community pop-ups
• Board Meetings
• Private Events 

(60 people Max)

• Fundraisers
• Business Masterminds
• Speaking Events
• Women Day Retreats
• Men Day Retreats
• Youth Lock-In 
• Training 
• Bingo Events 
• Support Groups
• Health & Wellness Events 

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Senior Social is for seniors 60yrs. and older BTGCL senior social is held 5 calendars months out of the year (Feb, April, June, August & November) Every last Tuesday of the month 12pm-4pm. Lunch and snacks are provided. Slots are limited please RSVP at (773) 891-1460  

• Bingo & Prizes 
• Senior White Gala 
• Senior Holiday Social 
• paint & Sip
• Senior Movie Day

Transportation is not provided for seniors for Senior Social (PACE is recommended) site address is The Gap Chicago 6958 S. Wentworth Chicago IL 60621     

Resource Center is available for individuals to work with a community navigator to identify resources that support family or individual needs to support self-sufficiency and enhance the quality of life. To all that is interested a Completion of assessment and service plan is required for best services. Resources Center is available Tuesday & Thursday 11am-2pm only. (Must register by 1pm)

• Resume Building 
• Faxing 
• Black & White Prints (2 copies Max)
•  Internet Available (Job Searching Only)
•  Job Leads 
• Career Coaching
• Social Service Mediation  

Appointments are suggested by calling (773)891-1460.