DESIGN YOURSELF
To DEFINE YOURSELF
We equip - individuals from underrepresented communities - with the tools to design their own path to success, drawing on key principles from sports, business, and education that shape every aspect of life.
Arcitec empowers underserved communities. Born from a passion to bridge equity gaps, we’re a movement in Illinois designed to break the cycle of challenges like illiteracy, unemployment, malnutrition, and poverty. Arcitec is more than an organization; it’s a community dedicated to shaping the futures of marginalized youth. Join us in building a brighter tomorrow.
Building a world where every young person has the tools, support, and inspiration to thrive.
To drive social change by providing underserved youth with equitable access to resources and exposure to opportunities.
Meet the brilliant minds behind Arcitec – a team of dynamic individuals who bring a mix of intelligence, creativity, and ambition to the table. With diverse perspectives, our team approaches challenges innovatively, crafting solutions that make a lasting impact.
EDUCATION GAP
Black students lack math
Proficiency. 85% lack
Reading skills
Black male students wont finish high school
VIOLENCE
HOOP DREAMS
LACK ROLE MODELS
Inspired by the triple-double concept in basketball, we foster life skills in 3 dimensions: knowledge, attitude, & skills. We enhance problem-solving, critical thinking, & communication through entrepreneurship,
discussions, projects, presentations, & insightful reading materials.
The Arcitec Foundation empowers underserved communities, elevating their quality of life. It blends the impactful attributes learned through sport with architectural principles to construct a society where marginalized youth emerge as architects of their own destinies
