"Walk in Purpose" Project

The gifting of our loved one's shoes is an essential part of our work.

We take new and lightly used shoes from individuals who desire to donate the shoes of their loved ones. We clean and sanitize each donation and In turn, we provide the shoes to organizations and individuals impacted by mental health, suicide, trauma or loss.

We ask each gift recipient to REMEMBER that they are walking in the shoes of a lost loved one.... Therefore "walk in purpose".

We Are One

Grief Support Group

Soul Survivors of Chicago seeks to support individuals and families impacted by trauma, violence, suicide and loss.

We offer a dynamic support group for survivors of suicide loss. 'We Are One' make a real difference in the lives of those impacted by loss, violence, suicide, and trauma.

Our group meets every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month via zoom from 6pm -7:30pm CST. We offer a safe space to feel , feel supported and share your heart.

COMMUNITY-BASED EDUCATION Prevention
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AWARENESS

At Soul Survivors of Chicago we strive to share our message with the community.

Our outreach team provides educational workshop, public speaking, street outreach and trainings on importance of mental health and suicide prevention.

We work to help schools, community organizations, correctional institutions, local small owned businesses, education providers other non-profits learn more about the importance of mental health awareness. Our impact in life changing.

The Nourish and Flourish Project

The Nourish & Flourish: Whole‑Person Wellness Initiative is a community-centered program aimed at addressing the intertwined challenges of food insecurity and mental health, particularly in Black communities in Chicago. Recognizing that food security and mental well-being are inseparable, the initiative promotes health as a balanced state of nourishment, stability, connection, and care.

Key Issues Black Chicagoans face higher levels of chronic stress, depression, and trauma due to food insecurity, housing instability, community violence, and economic hardship. Only one in three Black adults receives the mental health care they need, hindered by barriers such as cost, stigma, lack of culturally responsive providers, and systemic mistrust. Initiative Goals To integrate mental wellness resources directly into pantry days, providing practical support, brief mental health check-ins, and assistance with navigating complex social support systems.

To reduce stigma around mental health care and improve access to culturally grounded mental wellness resources. The initiative, in collaboration with KLEO Pantry, supports the focus on health equity and community-based prevention models. We provide trauma-informed support and warm hand off referrals, fostering early help-seeking behavior and improved community awareness of coping strategies. We also strengthen the capacity of pantry staff and volunteers to address mental wellness and enhance community connections through training.

The Nourish & Flourish Initiative advances health equity by ensuring Black families and underserved communities have access to holistic care supporting both body and mind, laying the foundation for sustained well-being and generational resilience