About Us
African American Space Guild
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Who We Are
African American Space Guild (AASG) is a virtual‑first nonprofit supporting youth and families in the South Suburbs of Cook County. We help families overcome barriers to education, workforce access, documentation, and stability through one‑on‑one navigation and warm handoffs to trusted partners.
What We Do
We provide immediate, accessible support through:
Digital Navigation Helping families access education, workforce programs, and essential resources.
Documentation Support Assistance with forms, applications, verifications, and digital uploads.
Family Stabilization Crisis support, resource coordination, and warm handoffs.
Youth Development Virtual mentoring, life skills, and pathways to education and employment.
Why It Matters
Families in the South Suburbs face real barriers:
Limited digital access
Complex systems
Documentation challenges
Transportation barriers
Long waitlists for services
AASG fills this gap by providing immediate, virtual, barrier‑free support.
Our Impact Goals
150 families supported
200 documentation tasks completed
300 warm handoffs
100 youth connected to education or workforce programs
Meet Our Leader
Wilma Corks‑Hardney, Executive Director Leading AASG through a stabilization and growth phase focused on virtual access, family support, and community empowerment.
Get Support or Partner With Us
Refer a Family
Request Navigation Support
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