What We Do
Since 1988, Monarch Awards Foundation, Inc., has proudly established a rich history of serving Chicagoland's diverse communities.
Established as a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization with the purpose of implementing community service programs, scholarships, and charitable donations to other not-for-profits, our programs target six areas of need and include:
Our members also serve the community by implementing our signature programs which include the MLK Day of Service, Easter EggStravaganza, Community Expo featuring the Annual Music and Arts Explosion, Annual Community Feeding, and Teen Esteem Program.
Since its inception, the Monarch Awards Foundation has awarded more than $1,100,000 in scholarships and donations to not-for-profit organizations.
Youth Enrichment
(especially girls)
Health and Wellness
Global Poverty
Economic Security
Human Rights
Social Justice
Monarch Awards Foundation
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November AKApreneurs Spotlights
Supporting Black Women Led Businesses
AKApreneur
Veronica Austin
Austin Arts & Embroidery
With 20 years of experience as an educator, Veronica has developed a deep passion for integrating technology and art into the learning process. This journey inspired her to explore creative avenues such as custom embroidery, vinyl, silk screening, in addition to sublimation.
Veronica has harnessed her artistic skills to produce unique, personalized pieces in different modalities. As a recent empty nester, her journey of using technology in art has led Veronica to the exciting realm of laser cutting and engraving! Keeping with the family motto: The more we learn the better we like it! Working with her husband and co-founder, Austin Arts, has the ability to fill many customization needs on items both new and things you already own.
Jada Samuels is the founder and CEO of Jada Juice, an all-natural cold pressed juice company. Jada Juice strives to combat food insecurity and create generational health within minority communities. Jada Juice started when Jada was 17 and realized how crucial a healthy diet is for our health and wellness.
Each Jada Juice is made fresh daily using high quality fruits and vegetables, excluding added sugars, preservatives, and artificial flavors. Jada Juice is more than just a juice business; it is an outlet for Jada to create the change needed within our local communities and beyond.
Scents By DMW specializes in hand-crafted, high-quality soy wax candles, room sprays, shower steamers, body butter, body oil, and other smell goods. Scents By DMW also offer candle making workshops.
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