CVIC — LIFESTYLE ON THE GROVE

LIFESTYLE ON THE GROVE

Sponsorship & Store

Strengthening The Historic South Cottage Grove Cammercial Corridor,

from 63rd-67th Street.

“LOVING US First” Economically grow people with community.

INVESTMENT PURPOSE

Create a walkable, welcoming shopping corridor where lifestyle, community, and commerce come together through Loving Us First.

Your investmnet supports local businesses, streetscape improvements, community gathering spaces, and the economic renewal of the historic South Cottage Grove commercial corridor.

🌱 Every dollar stays in Woodlawn, strengthening local businesses, housing, and community connections.

📍 WHERE YOUR DOLLAR GOES

Every sponsorship dollar helps sustain responsible operations, strengthen neighborhood businesses, and deliver programs that keep Woodlawn residents informed, connected, and supported. The graphic below shows how each dollar is allocated.

15%

Operations

This portion covers the essential costs required to keep CVIC’s programs and community services operating responsibly and consistently.

Taxes and Required Obligations

Supports taxes and other required financial obligations associated with CVIC’s operations.

Salaries

Supports the people who coordinate programs, partnerships, community outreach, and daily services.

Facility Expenses

Helps maintain the physical space where community programs, meetings, and services are delivered.

15%

Small Business Development

This investment strengthens neighborhood entrepreneurs and creates new pathways to local business ownership and long-term business growth.

Neighborhood Small-Business Contributions

Provides support that helps locally owned businesses grow, remain visible, and continue serving the Cottage Grove corridor.

New Microenterprise Development Classes with Wintrust

Supports new classes designed to provide entrepreneurs with practical guidance in business planning, banking, credit, funding, financial management, and sustainable business growth

70%

Community Engagement

The largest portion of your sponsorship will support neighborhood consumer spending and development. Strengthening the Cottage Grove commercial corridor from 63rd–67th Street is essential to Woodlawn’s economic and social sustainability and directly aligns with CVIC’s mission of growing people with community.

Neighborhood Discussions and Outreach

Supports promotions and outreach that invite residents to participate in conversations about neighborhood priorities, local development, services, and future opportunities.

Free Wash-and-Dry Promotions

Provides free laundry support for neighbors experiencing homelessness, hosted by A Clean and Fresh Start Laundromat.

Senior Pickup and Drop-Off Services

Supports new laundry pickup and drop-off options designed to make services more convenient and accessible for neighborhood seniors.

Children’s Savings Accounts

Encourages families to begin building savings and long-term financial opportunities for their children.

65th & Cottage Grove Affordable Housing

Supports promotion, community awareness, and resident engagement related to the new affordable-housing development at 65th Street and Cottage Grove.

Your sponsorship circulates in community 100 percent of the time. Thus, strengthening Neighborhood economics.
Please continue to invest in CVIC

🏆 CHOOSE YOUR SPONSORSHIP LEVEL

Select a tier below and click CHOOSE YOUR AMOUNT to complete your sponsorship securely.

BRONZE LEVEL

$50 – $999

Make a meaningful investment in Woodlawn’s future.

Choose any Bronze sponsorship amount from $50 to $999. Your contribution supports Lifestyle on the Grove and CVIC’s work to strengthen businesses, community spaces, and neighborhood opportunity.

SILVER LEVEL

$1,000 – $4,999

Help create stronger commercial corridors and lasting neighborhood opportunity.

Choose any Silver sponsorship amount from $1,000 to $4,999. Your contribution supports Lifestyle on the Grove and CVIC’s community-centered investment work in Woodlawn.