Who We Are — Ignite

Our Vision

Ignite envisions a world where all young people have
the support they need to be defined by their potential,
not their circumstances.

Our Values

Generosity - We believe in being open, patient, accepting, respectful, and giving without expectation.

Courage - We invite risk and investment from all our partners in order to aspire, strive, and succeed.

Accountability - We drive impact, work in collaboration, and deliver meaningful outcomes with honesty, fairness, and transparency.

Transformation - We foster curiosity, energy, innovation, and growth in a safe and affirming environment.

Community Impact - We strive to create lasting societal change through shared responsibility, inclusion, cooperation, and celebration.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Ignite is committed to advancing equity, confronting discrimination, and dismantling systemic barriers to housing which we believe is a human right.

We are committed to:

Engaging in efforts with and on behalf of youth and communities who are navigating systems of oppression based on their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and other social identities. 
Continuously learning about, honoring, being responsive to, and celebrating the identities of all of those who are connected to Ignite.
Upholding an organizational culture of justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion that is rooted in continuous learning, that drives transformational change in the communities we serve, and that supports pathways to self-fulfillment and the freedom to thrive.

Together we can generate better ideas, solutions, and actions to respond to complex problems, deepen our impact, and create real change and equity throughout Chicago and the world.