About Us

The Lincoln Park Social Development Commission is a cross-sector collective of leaders, neighbors, and service providers that supports the City of Lincoln Park in enhancing residents’ overall well-being. We provide perspectives, tools, and connections to strengthen outreach to diverse communities, identify local needs and assets, and foster collaboration across sectors.

Sense of Belonging - We create opportunities where all residents feel welcomed, valued, and connected to the Lincoln Park community

The purpose of the Commission is to develop a community program that will connect resources to community residents and provide  informed, community-driven insight on matters related to social equity, access to services, and neighborhood well-being. As a volunteer collective of local leaders, residents, and service providers, the Commission plays a role in identifying challenges, proposing solutions, and informing city policies that impact the social and economic fabric of the community.

Our goals include identifying and measuring key well-being indicators (such as physical/mental health, poverty, food security, and transportation access), engaging in cross-sector collaboration to strengthen relationships across the city, reporting our findings and recommendations with the community, and promoting awareness of community services.