Who we are
St. Agatha has been a beacon of fellowship, hope, faith, hospitality and social justice for people of color in North Lawndale for 130 years.
The church utilizes our vacant school space as a community hub to offer educational and formational opportunities to fortify and strengthen families.
The church utilizes our vacant school space as a community hub to offer educational and formational opportunities to fortify and strengthen families.
North Lawndale is home to nearly 36,000 people.
Our community is 87% African-American, 9% Latino, 3% White and 1% other.
Our community is 87% African-American, 9% Latino, 3% White and 1% other.
The News School
The News School (TNS) is a journalism program which provides underserved youth and young adults (14-26) the preparation necessary to earn a college degree, gain career path skills, and succeed in the workforce and in life.
TNS focuses on all journalistic formats: news reporting, magazine and newspaper design, social media marketing, and broadcast and photojournalism.
TNS is part of a community partnership to support and invest in local youth and is a community response to the challenges of crime, violence, poor quality education and lack of job opportunities in the area.
