Organics of Chicago

Organics of Chicago Organics of Chicago uses urban farming methods as a source of revenue to aid in the rehabilitation of domestic violence victims and displaced teens.

Vertical farming methodologies will be employed to grow organic produce and used as its organizational business operations. The resulting product will be sold to local merchants at a discount to market. Local schools and the community will be encouraged to visit the facility in order to learn more about urban agriculture. There will also be opportunities for regular guest to attend to their own ae

roponic tower. The facility will also be utilized as an urban renewable energy farm, inclusive of electric generating wind turbines and solar panels located on the rooftop and an internal geothermal heating & cooling system. The educational elements will combine urban farming and renewable energy education, where guests will learn about the different complexities of the different technologies located on site. The non-profit will benefit the Organic's of Chicago Community Outreach Center. The profit from the growing facility will be used to the living expenses of the residents in the upper-floor apartments of the facility. This will house the actual outreach center. A part of the complex will be the converted to therapy center with volunteer doctors, a movie theater, billiard room, library, etc. The remaining area will be turned into vanilla boxed apartments for the residents. The residents may be anything from run-away minors, to domestic violence to homeless citizens desiring a better life. One can stay at the facility for six months to restructure their life; however, in order to live at the residence center, they must agree to work at the growing center. The organization will pay the employees minimum wage, while they learn to effectively maintain a job - they will not have access to more than a per diem and the rest of the earned moneys be put into a fund. This fund will then be used as a deposit for an apartment when the resident/employee leaves the center.

It has been a LOOOONG time since our last post and we have to apologize. We NOW have some HUGE news to announce - our f...
07/06/2015

It has been a LOOOONG time since our last post and we have to apologize.

We NOW have some HUGE news to announce - our founder Dr. John Sessa has recently completed his study on the organization entitled, "Combating Food Deserts, Homelessness, and unemployment: A Cost- Benefit Analysis of the Organics of Chicago Sustainability Project" proving in an over 151 page report that the organization saves the City of Chicago a large amount of social dollars and benefits the local Chicago neighborhoods greatly!

It is at the publishing editor's office and are hoping for a final copy next Wednesday! We have already received publishing inquiries and hope to have it published within the year!

MORE HUGE NEWS - We have hired TWO employees to work SOLELY on raising money and apply for grants to ensure that Organics raises the capital it needs to make this innovative project a reality!

08/06/2014

VERY EXCITING NEWS!!!

We just received our letter from the IRS approving our application to be recognized as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization

Very quickly, this is so important because when an organization functioning as a non-profit without this acceptance letter accepts donations, the contributors are not guaranteed the tax emption; therefore very difficult to raise money. Now our contributors will have not problem receiving their tax exemptions!

This should open a lot of funding doors...not to mention the accomplishment and recognition from the IRS and Federal government!

Thank you for all those that have helped us continue to progress in a positive way and execute our mission and vision!

Your support is appreciated immensely!!!

07/30/2014

We would like to welcome new addition Cody Vandezande to the Organics family! He will be revamping all of our materials, website and page. So get ready for a new look and feel!!!

Stay tuned...

07/02/2014

What a busy day we had yesterday!

We we were lucky enough to be invited into the offices of Senator Mark Kirk (R) in the morning and Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D) in the afternoon to discuss Organics' business model. What a wealth of knowledge they were and the referrals they gave will be INVALUABLE!

Having the local support from the Senate and Congress is such an honor. We look forward to their continued involvement in Organics!

06/27/2014

We had the most informative meeting with Montecito Urban Farms yesterday. Thank you to founder who graciously took a significant portion of his day to talk with us in detail about proper and efficient urban farm management techniques!

It is truly inspiring and exciting to become a member of this small - yet rapidly expanding - network of urban farmers!

06/17/2014

Great News!

The Organics team just completed our first grant submission!

A special thank you to Tali Laifer, Joe Dixon and Matt Lithgow for contributing so much time!

06/11/2014

The Organics team just had an very enlightening, enriching and inspiring meeting with State Representative Barbara Flynn Currie. Rep. Currie is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 25th District since 1979. Additionally, Rep. Currie is the first woman Majority Leader in the history of the General Assembly and is the second ranking House official.

And at 74 years young, is still one of the quickest women we have had the honor to make their acquaintance.

We cannot wait to work with her...stay tuned!!!

We are very excited about the buzz our Kickstarter campaign is getting! Check out the article written about Organics of ...
06/03/2014

We are very excited about the buzz our Kickstarter campaign is getting! Check out the article written about Organics of Chicago!

Help us reach our goal by donating a little as $1 today!

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/john-sessa-co-founder-of-organics-of-chicago-seeks-funding-via-kickstarter-to-change-the-lives-of-urban-residents-by-using-emerging-green-technologies-514676.htm #.U43i-K0ImMo.facebook

Press Release issued Jun 2, 2014: Organics of Chicago promises to help grow healthy neighborhoods, lives and lifestyles through the best of green innovation and social responsibility. Organics is going to be more than just an urban farm. The buildings will include transitional or supportive housing…

The more backers we get the more attention we will get from Kickstarter - the minimum contribution is only $1, so show u...
05/30/2014

The more backers we get the more attention we will get from Kickstarter - the minimum contribution is only $1, so show us some support by simply clicking below and giving at least $1 to the cause. Every single dollar matters!

THANK YOU!!!

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Organics of Chicago uses urban farming to house, employ & empower individuals in need while providing organic produce to food deserts.

now that summer is basically here, who has been making it to the farmers markets? check out where the closest one to you...
05/29/2014

now that summer is basically here, who has been making it to the farmers markets? check out where the closest one to you is here: http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/farmers_market.html

Chicago's Farmers Markets bring more than 70 vendors selling fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers to neighborhoods throughout the City of Chicago from May-October.

WOOHOO! We also have been featured in GlobeIn's top 12 Kickstarter projects to get behind!!! Check it out!!!
05/28/2014

WOOHOO! We also have been featured in GlobeIn's top 12 Kickstarter projects to get behind!!! Check it out!!!

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