Our

Work Efforts

We assist children, families, and communities by empowering individuals of all ages to dream, aspire, and reach their full potential.


Guided by a licensed Community Health Worker and Resilience-Building Leader who promotes a philosophy of universal inclusion, we create pathways to equal access and build resilience through professional health and wellness coaching.


At CHIGBO, we believe that when the roots of our community are healthy and secure, every person is empowered to grow and thrive. Strong roots, nurtured by the community, ensure that everyone can rise.

CHIGBO 7-Root Model

At CHIGBO, we know life happens, and we believe your roots are your stability in the storm. Even when the winds blow and the leaves fall, a deep and secure foundation ensures you have the strength to rebuild. We help you anchor your life in essential resources so you can cultivate your highest potential.


1. Education Access & Quality

  • Goal: Unlocking the power of lifelong learning and vocational success.
  • Services: Enrollment assistance for adult literacy, GED programs, and vocational training; navigation of special education and college application processes.


2. Economic Stability

  • Goal: Dignity through sustainable employment and financial security.
  • Services: Professional coaching for resume building and interviews; connections to budgeting, credit repair, and debt management tools.


3. Health Care Access & Quality

  • Goal: Catalyzing your journey to wellness through navigation and translation.
  • Services: Finding primary and specialty providers; translating complex medical data into clear, culturally relevant action steps.


4. Neighborhood & Built Environment

  • Goal: Promoting safe, stable housing and healthy community spaces.
  • Services: Navigation of affordable housing applications, rental assistance, and utility support programs.


5. Social & Community Context

  • Goal: Strengthening the support systems that foster collective resilience.
  • Services: Individual and group coaching sessions and connections to local social organizations and veteran networks.


6. Proactive Prevention

  • Goal: Identifying and resolving life crises before they reach a breaking point.
  • Services: Upstream mitigation strategies and professional life coaching focused on preventative lifestyle shifts.


7. Universal Inclusion

  • Goal: Dismantling barriers to ensure every culture has an equal seat at the table.
  • Services: Equity-focused resource coordination and advocacy to eliminate structural disparities for underserved populations.


Free Medical Care

Our medical center is open every day from noon to midnight to receive patients without appointments or referrals. We offer everything from flu shots to X-rays, and have a 24-hour call center for telephone inquiries.