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Array Innovation Exchange Breaks Ground on Phase One
Construction begins on the flagship campus at 79th & Exchange Ave, bringing startup studios and community resources to South Shore.
501(c)(3) Nonprofit + DAO — Chicago, IL
Build Yourself.
Grow Your Community.
Empowering divested BIPOC communities through entrepreneurship, restorative investment, and sustainable development. 100% of donations go directly to community projects.
1,300+
Members
11
Completed Projects
100%
Donations to Projects
$0
Admin Overhead
The Challenge
Communities Deserve Better
For too long, disinvestment has stripped communities of opportunity. Urban Array exists to reverse that trajectory.
The Problem
Decades of disinvestment have created deep economic inequality in BIPOC communities. Lack of access to capital, training, and resources perpetuates cycles of poverty.
Our Solution
Urban Array mobilizes collaborative action, combining entrepreneurship training, restorative investment, and blockchain-powered transparency to rebuild from within.
Your Impact
Every dollar you give goes directly to community projects. Your donation funds startup studios, training programs, community loans, and sustainable infrastructure.
Our Programs
How We Create Impact
Four interconnected programs working together to transform communities from the inside out.
Array Innovation Exchange
Our flagship development at 79th & Exchange Ave in South Shore/South Chicago. A transformative campus featuring startup studios, an urban farm, health center, and cultural museum.
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Running Start Training
A free entrepreneurship bootcamp providing hands-on training, dedicated mentorship, and access to startup funding. Building the next generation of community business leaders.
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Restorative Investment Fund
Community-powered loans and micro-investments that help local entrepreneurs launch and scale their businesses. Capital returned gets reinvested into the next wave of founders.
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Technology Platform
SEAMS and blockchain-powered tools that bring transparency to every dollar donated and invested. Track your impact in real time and see exactly where resources flow.
Learn MoreYour Gift Creates Real Change
100% of your donation funds community projects. Choose a monthly giving level that works for you.
$10/mo
Supporter
Provides supplies for one community workshop session.
- Monthly impact report
- Donor recognition
- Newsletter updates
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$25/mo
Builder
Funds one month of mentorship for a BIPOC entrepreneur.
- All Supporter benefits
- Quarterly video updates
- Invitation to virtual events
$50/mo
Champion
Sponsors a garden plot at the Array Innovation Exchange.
- All Builder benefits
- Annual impact call with leadership
- Name on project wall
Support the Mission
Purchase with Purpose
Store profits fund our operations and community growth. Every purchase directly supports Urban Array's programs.
Testimonials
Voices from Our Community
Real stories from the people building a better future with Urban Array.
Urban Array gave me the training and funding I needed to launch my catering business. The Running Start program didn't just teach me skills — it gave me a community of people who believe in me.
Tamika Williams
Running Start Graduate, Founder of TW Catering
I've donated to a lot of organizations, but Urban Array is different. Knowing that 100% of my donation goes directly to community projects — and being able to track it on the blockchain — that's real accountability.
David Chen
Recurring Donor & Volunteer
The Restorative Investment Fund helped me secure the capital to open my barbershop on the South Side. They didn't just give me a loan — they connected me with mentors who helped me build a real business plan.
Marcus Johnson
Small Business Owner, South Shore
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See Urban Array in Action
Learn how we're transforming communities through entrepreneurship, technology, and restorative investment.
Our Network
Our Partners & Supporters
We're grateful for the organizations and institutions that believe in our mission and support our work.
Flagship Project
The Future of South Shore
The Array Innovation Exchange at 79th & Exchange Ave is more than a building — it's a self-sustaining ecosystem designed to lift an entire community.
- Startup Studios & Co-Working Space
- Urban Farm & Fresh Food Market
- Community Health & Wellness Center
- Cultural Museum & Event Space
- Technology Lab & Training Center
- Restorative Justice Hub
- Youth Development Center
News & Updates
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