Abc-Pilsen was approved to receive a $350,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

This appropriation represents state-level funding authorized by lawmakers, reflecting what was approved in the budget, not necessarily disbursed. The funds cover only State of Illinois support and exclude federal, local, or other public sources.

Founded in 2016 by Alex Anaya, Abc-Pilsen states that its mission is: “To strengthen a sense of community in Pilsen, reduce violence and improve the personal trajectory of Pilsen’s underserved children and their families through academics, basketball and community building.”

You can learn more about the organization at its website.

However, a Chicago City Wire ana

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