DESIGN YOURSELF
To DEFINE YOURSELF
We empower individuals (with an initial emphasis on black boys & young black men) to architect their paths to success by integrating key transferrable principles from sports, business, and education.
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.
We strive to cultivate personal growth, bridge the equity gap, and help young individuals find and pursue their passions to create a brighter future for themselves and their communities.
To drive social change by providing equitable access and building a community of empowered youth through sports, education, and business principles.
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
