Mission StatEment
Comprehensive Community Solutions, Inc. (CCS) is an organization that drives the fundamental transformation of neighborhoods, communities, and the circumstances of those who reside there through the facilitation of workforce development that leads to sustainable wages, meaningful community engagement, and affordable housing
Workforce Development
Community Engagement
Affordable Housing
Recent Accomplishments
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Grants for gun violence reduction program
The Office of Firearms Violence Prevention of the Illinois Department of Human Services recently administered grants to two local community groups: Get Connected and Comprehensive Community Solutions.
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$300k Building Renovation Helps Rockford Youth Learn Trades
A nonprofit that helps young people better their lives has renovated the more than century-old building it calls home, giving youth both a better learning space and the chance to handle some of the construction themselves.
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Producer provides free media services for Rockford youth, nonprofits
Yash Musabji owns a podcasting and audio/visual studio in Rockford. At 25 years old, he not only offers media services through his business but also offers them free of charge, to local youth and nonprofits.
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ROCKFORD-BASED ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVE $1M+ FOR JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS
Comprehensive Community Solutions set to receive $571,202 to train adults 25 years and older in trades.
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COMMUNITY HEALING CENTER EXPANDING TO CCS LOCATION
Family Peace Center is a family justice center providing services to those who have experienced domestic and/or sexual violence and will have space located at the CCS building.
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RHA RECEIVES $1.5M GRANT FOR YOUTH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Rockford Housing Authority & Comprehensive Community Solutions are teaming up to provide the YouthBuild program to the Rockford Community.
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Mentors Bring Literacy, Connection To Jackson Charter First Graders
Comprehensive Community Solutions (CCS) values strong collaborations and strategic partnerships, particularly in mentoring initiatives that create meaningful, generational connections between youth. Through partnerships like YouthBuild’s engagement with local schools and United Way’s literacy efforts, CCS strengthens academic growth, leadership development, and long-term community impact.
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Legacy of Service award to ccs's executive director/ceo william chatman
We are extremely honored to share this video highlighting why our CEO/Executive Director, William Chatman, was honored with the Rockford Legacy of Service Award from Scouting America, Blackhawk Area Council.
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CCS receives 100K Funding boost FROM NICOR ILLINOIS COMMUNITY INVESTMENT
On August 6, 2025, CCS received a 100K grant from Nicor Illinois Community Investment, whose mission is to better the community by getting people to work, to hire an onsite behavioral therapist to work with program participants to insure that they have the resources that they need to overcome barriers to employment.
Make a donation.
Your donations to CCS has the power to light up futures. Each contribution is an investment in hope, providing the essential resources and support that can transform the lives of young people within the Rockford community. By donating, you're not just giving funds; you're opening doors to education, workforce training, opportunity, and empowerment of young people. Together, we can create a brighter, more promising future for every young person at CCS.