flourishing Community INITIATIVE

"FCI is geared toward ministering to community members who have been harmed by or have suffered trauma from gun violence, with the goal of restoring those individuals and families to wholeness — back to flourishing."

- Ramon Jenkins, Case Manager

OUR
APPROACH

We understand the growing and complex needs of gunshot violence survivors in our community, and we are deeply committed to supporting them on their healing journey.

FCI provides services to directly impacted individuals, beginning at any point within two years of the incident. Clients receive support for a full year, including weekly check-ins during the first month and monthly check-ins for the remainder of the year.

"We take the initiative to organically meet every individual right where they are as they navigate their way to wholeness."
-Donnell William (FCI, Director)

our Referrals and services

Our
Approach

Our
Services

FCI provides victim services, case management, and counseling that is needed by survivors of  gun violence and their families after the survivor is discharged from the hospital.
 
We understand the developing needs of gunshot violence survivors in our community and are committed to helping them. FCI services directly and indirectly impacted survivors beginning anytime within the 2-year window of being  harmed. FCI will service those clients for one year after their intake date, with weekly check-ins for the first month and then monthly for the remainder of the year.  
  • Continued visits and admissions to hospitals
  • Loss of Wages, Housing, Daycare, Utilities, and Transportation
  • Depression, Anxiety, Isolation, PTSD
  • Need for Relocation 
  • Permanent disability 
  • Children being cared for by someone else
  • Need for a caregiver

Referrals for Counseling Services

Monetary Assistance 
for Emergency Needs

Job Training

Completing Illinois Crime Victim 
Compensation Act Paperwork

Supplemental Victims Funds

Transportation 
(Decided Case-by-Case)

The Trauma of being a gun shot survivor.

The trauma of being shot can have severe effects on a person’s life, such as:

Depression, Anxiety,
Isolation, PTSD

Emotional and mental health challenges like sadness, fear, withdrawal, or flashbacks that often follow traumatic events.

Permanent Disability

Long-term physical or mental impairments that limit daily activities or independence.

Continued visits
and admissions to hospitals

Frequent or repeated medical treatment due to ongoing health issues from trauma.

Childcare

Difficulty providing or finding consistent care for children due to injury, stress, or life disruption.

Loss of Wages

Missed income from being unable to work because of trauma or recovery needs.

Need for Caregiver

Requiring regular help from another person for basic tasks or recovery support.
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communities
we serve

Woodlawn
South Shore
Washington Park
GreaterGrand Crossing
Jackson Park
Hyde Park
East Englewood

Bronzeville
Chatham
Auburn Gresham
McKinley Park
Brighton Park
Burnside
Avalon Park