Leading Through Love, Independence, Visibility, Empowerment, and Security & Sustainability (L.I.V.E.S.)
Since its founding in 2018, Touch Gift Foundation has served hundreds of thousands of individuals across Chicagoland through education, outreach, and workforce initiatives.
The co-LAB-oratory Training Institute is the next evolution of that work—rooted in collaboration, accountability, and love in action, with a clear focus on helping communities build sustainable wealth and long-term security.
About
Touch Gift Foundation, NFP® (TGF™), a 501(c)(3) BIPOC-led nonprofit organization, was established with the mission of addressing critical societal issues. We focus on bridging the education gap, alleviating hunger and homelessness, and removing barriers to poverty through various initiatives. Our approach involves creating opportunities through education, fostering career exploration, distributing essential resources, promoting mindset transformation, and providing mentorship.
Our Mission is to break the cycle of poverty by eliminating the poverty mindset. We are committed to empowering individuals, providing them with the necessary resources to ignite their desire for change and enabling them to transform their lives.
Our Goal is to equip people with the tools, knowledge, and support they need to bring about positive and sustainable transformations. Together, we strive to create a world where everyone has the opportunity and motivation to break free from poverty and embrace a future of empowerment and abundance
Programs
The Career Closet / Career Clinic is a workforce-readiness experience designed to help individuals prepare for employment, career advancement, interviews, and professional growth with confidence. By combining access to professional attire, hands-on career guidance, and personalized coaching, participants are supported in a welcoming, dignity-centered environment.
Our Behavioral Health Services provide compassionate, accessible support for emotional well-being, healing, and personal growth. Through a holistic, client-centered approach, we create a safe and supportive environment where individuals can access care, build resilience, and strengthen their mental and emotional health. This program is rooted in dignity, trust, and the belief that wellness is essential to thriving individuals and communities.
The AI + Digital Learning Lab is a dynamic, technology-forward space designed to equip youth and adults with the skills needed for future-ready careers. Serving as a launchpad for innovation, the Lab provides hands-on access to artificial intelligence tools, digital learning platforms, coding programs, 3D printing, and industry-recognized digital certifications.
If you value purpose, professionalism, and proximity to opportunity, this space is for you.
The co-LAB-oratory is a purpose-driven, membership-based co-working suite designed to foster collaboration, innovation, and cross-sector partnerships. More than shared desks, this is a community ecosystem where ideas grow, relationships form, and impact is accelerated.
Love in Action Murals celebrate the power of creativity rooted in community. These murals tell our stories, honor our people, and transform shared spaces into symbols of dignity, healing, and hope.
More than art, they are love lived out loud, reminding us that when creativity meets action, real and lasting impact follows.
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Contact Us
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ADDRESS
640 E. 79th St.
Chicago, IL 60619
PHONE
Main 312-858-5093
SMS 727-386-8247