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- EIN 23-7394613
- (773) 769-6363
- 4750 Sheridan Rd Chicago IL 60640 USA
- www.ica-usa.org
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Mission: The mission of the Institute of Cultural Affairs (USA) is to build a just and equitable society in harmony with Planet Earth through empowering cultural dimensions of the social process. ICA programs strengthen the capacities of individuals, organizations, and communities to build and implement innovative plans of action that draw upon assets and social capital in a collaborative manner.
Programs: Accelerate 77 program - accelerating sustainable initiatives in chicago's 77 community areas. Accelerated existing local programs and initiatives and increased the strength of their impacts on chicago communities.
technology of participation training programs used by hundreds of organizations, government agencies, professional associations and local communities. The programs teach team members how to collaborate on projects and facilitators how to effectively lead their team with the expectation that all team members actively participate and contribute to the successful completion of each task.
service learning program - the program consists of two parts: (1) contextual classroom work on systemic issues of justice and equity in the contemporary world and (2) civic engagement opportunities whereby students are actively involved as change agents with community partners. This program is managed in close conjunction with ica's local community programs.
other programs designed to release capacities for sustainability among individuals, organizations for sustainability among individuals, organizations