Allensworth Believers Community Development (ABCD)

What Allensworth Believers Community Development (ABCD) does

Allensworth Believers Community Development (ABCD), operating publicly as True Believers Community Connections (TBCC), is a 501(c)-style nonprofit social services organization headquartered at 459 W. 79th Street, Chicago, IL, serving youth and families across seven South Side neighborhoods (Ashburn, Auburn Gresham, Chatham, Englewood, Greater Grand Crossing, Washington Heights, West Englewood). The organization was founded with the mission of fostering community relations by offering supportive services for youth and young adults aged 11-24, with a focus on delinquency and violence prevention through mentoring, professional development, leadership training, workforce development, and business education. Core programs include the STAY L.I.T. (Living In Truth) youth empowerment initiative, a paid Youth Workforce Development program offering positions at $17/hour for ages 16-24, and signature events such as Summer Camp Celebration/Back-2-School, Community Baby Shower, Community Feeding & Giveaway, and Annual Gala. Secondary segments include children ages 1-10, adults 25+, and teen parents served through family-oriented programming.

TBCC operates without proprietary technology products; its core technology surface consists of an online self-serve registration and login portal at tbcchub.org, a static interactive Stay L.I.T. Resource Guide mapping community resources, and organic social media presence on Instagram, Facebook, and X. There is no public or partner-facing API, no SDK, and no AI/ML capabilities disclosed. The organization holds CARF International accreditation for children and adolescent services, case management, and community youth development, claimed as the only such certification in Illinois. Distribution is direct-to-participant via in-person programs and community events, supplemented by a partner ecosystem of 13+ named collaborators spanning state government (Illinois DHS), municipal offices (17th Ward, Community Policing), educational institutions (UIC, Leo Catholic High School, Excel Academy), and grassroots nonprofits (Teamwork Englewood, Block by Block of Auburn Gresham, Bright Services, Inspire Enterprises, Books & Balls, Zion Hill). Leadership consists of Executive Director Dr. Carol Y. Collum (Ed.D., 20+ years of experience) and a Board of Directors chaired by John Paul Parks.

TBCC's business model is that of a grant- and donation-funded nonprofit; services are provided free of charge to participants, with funding sourced from donations (via a GiveLify portal) and grants. No equity funding, venture capital, or private equity backing is indicated. Headcount is small (1-10 employees), and no revenue, budget, or audited financials are publicly disclosed. The organizational structure, mission-driven revenue model, and absence of a commercial product surface position TBCC as a community-embedded service provider rather than a venture-backable enterprise.

Name

Allensworth Believers Community Development (ABCD)

Legal name

True Believers Community Connections

Website

https://truebelieverscc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TBCC is a Chicago-based nonprofit providing free youth mentorship, workforce development, and violence-prevention programs to youth ages 11-24 and families across seven South Side neighborhoods, funded by donations and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth & Community Social Services

NAICS

Educational Services (61), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth-to-Adult Transition & Life Skills (Independent Living, Soft Skills) (EDAAAFAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth-to-Adult Bridge & College Readiness (Noncredit) (EDAAAEAK), Leadership, Debate & Model UN Camps (EDAMALAK)

Keywords

• Youth mentorship programs
• Community youth development
• Workforce development training
• Violence prevention services
• Family support programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

TBCC provides free, community-based youth development programming for youth and young adults ages 11-24 on Chicago's South Side, centered on the STAY L.I.T. (Living In Truth) initiative. Offerings combine mentorship, professional development, leadership training, workforce development (paid $17/hour positions for ages 16-24), and business education, delivered through signature events such as Summer Camp Celebration/Back-2-School, Community Baby Shower, Community Feeding & Giveaway, and the Annual Gala.

Product overview

True Believers Community Connections (TBCC) is a community services organization that operates as a unified set of programs rather than a tech product platform. The core offerings center on the STAY L.I.T. (Living In Truth) youth empowerment initiative, which provides mentorship, professional development, leadership training, workforce development, and business education for youth and young adults aged 11-24. Signature programs include the Summer Camp Celebration/Back-2-School, Community Baby Shower, Community Feeding & Giveaway, and Annual Gala. The organization also operates a Youth Workforce Development program with paid training positions for youth ages 16-24. TBCC serves neighborhoods across Chicago's South Side including Ashburn, Auburn Gresham, Chatham, Englewood, Greater Grand Crossing, Washington Heights, and West Englewood.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• STAY L.I.T. (Living In Truth) Youth Leadership Initiative A youth leadership and mentorship initiative empowering emerging leaders across Chicago's South Side through mentorship, education, and community connection for youth and young adults aged 11-24.
• Youth Workforce Development Program Paid training opportunities for youth ages 16-24 offering real-world experience in a supportive environment, with positions paying $17/hour for 20-30 hours per week.
• Summer Camp Celebration / Back-2-School A summer camp and back-to-school event that connects youth, parents, and community members to educational resources such as STEM training and school supplies while celebrating youth accomplishments and supporting academic success.
• Community Baby Shower An event that increases support and engagement among residents while promoting meaningful youth involvement through fun activities, networking, and resource connections to help decrease delinquency and violence.
• Community Feeding & Giveaway Food drives and giveaways that reduce poverty and promote the spirit of giving by connecting residents to resources and services that provide holiday cheer and support to those facing hardship.
• Annual Gala Annual event celebrating supporters and empowering teen parents with knowledge about parenting, healthy relationships, financial literacy, and child development while connecting youth, families, and community partners to resources.
• Stay L.I.T. Resource Guide Interactive map and resource guide providing youth, health, education, public safety, park, library, and community resources for South Side Chicago neighborhoods including Ashburn, Auburn Gresham, Chatham, Englewood, Greater Grand Crossing, Washington Heights, and West Englewood.

Quantifiable outcome

• CARF International accreditation — highest level of accreditation for children and adolescent services, case management, and community youth development programs

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Bright ServicesminorOthersCommunity partner supporting TBCC's mission to strengthen families and create safer opportunities for youth on Chicago's South Side.
• State Representative Sonya M. HarperminorOthersElected official and community partner working with TBCC to support youth and families in the district.
• Community PolicingminorOthersPartner supporting public safety initiatives and violence prevention efforts in South Side communities.
• Zion HillminorOthersCommunity partner organization collaborating with TBCC on youth development and community services.
• Teamwork EnglewoodminorOthersCommunity organization partner working with TBCC to serve youth and families in Englewood neighborhood.
• 17th WardminorOthersWard organization partner supporting TBCC's community outreach and youth development initiatives.
• Institute 2 Innovate (i2i)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTBCC's executive leadership completed the six-month i2i capacity building program sponsored by ICJIA, which provides strategic support to strengthen organizational infrastructure for serving high-risk communities.
• Inspire EnterprisesminorOthersCommunity partner supporting TBCC's mission to empower youth and create opportunities on Chicago's South Side.
• Illinois Department of Human ServicesminorOthersState government partner supporting TBCC's programs and services for youth and families.
• Excel AcademyminorOthersEducational partner collaborating with TBCC on youth development and academic support programs.
• Leo Catholic High SchoolminorOthersEducational institution partner supporting TBCC's youth development and leadership programs.
• University of Illinois ChicagominorOthersUniversity partner collaborating with TBCC on youth development and community engagement initiatives.
• Books & BallsminorOthersCommunity organization partner supporting TBCC's programs combining education and athletics for youth.
• Block by Block of Auburn GreshamminorOthersNeighborhood organization partner working with TBCC to serve youth and families in Auburn Gresham community.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago: Major regional Y providing youth development, teen leadership, and community programs across Chicago neighborhoods—including South Side locations—making it a broader-scale comparator to TBCC's programming.
• Chicago Urban League: Large Chicago-based civil rights and workforce development nonprofit serving youth and adults on the South and West Sides—overlaps with TBCC's workforce readiness and community empowerment focus.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago: Established Chicago affiliate of a national network offering youth development, mentoring, and workforce programs citywide—operates at much greater scale but in the same youth-development category as TBCC.
• Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago: Large Chicago-area social services provider offering youth, family, and workforce development programs across multiple neighborhoods—overlapping service portfolio and Catholic school partnerships (e.g., Leo Catholic HS) with TBCC.

Direct peers

• Heartland Alliance: Chicago-based anti-poverty and human services organization with youth, workforce, and community safety programs serving vulnerable populations including those in South Side neighborhoods.
• Youth Guidance: Chicago-based nonprofit providing school-based counseling, mentoring, and youth development programs (including Becoming a Man) for at-risk youth—directly comparable in mission and city footprint to TBCC.
• After School Matters: Chicago nonprofit offering paid out-of-school programs in arts, communications, science, sports, and tech for high school teens—closely aligned with TBCC's paid youth workforce and leadership development model.
• Teamwork Englewood: South Side Chicago community organization focused on violence reduction, youth development, and reentry support in Englewood—a direct geographic and programmatic peer that TBCC explicitly partners with.
• Brighton Park Neighborhood Council: Chicago community-based nonprofit organizing youth leadership, violence prevention, and workforce programs in immigrant and underserved neighborhoods—similar grassroots model and target demographic.
• Metropolitan Family Services: Chicago human services nonprofit delivering youth mentoring, workforce development, and family support across the metro area—direct functional overlap with TBCC's wraparound service model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/true-believers-community-connections

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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