Our Organization
You B4 Me is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Illinois, dedicated to providing essential resources and support to individuals and families in need. Through strong partnerships with businesses, companies, homeless shelters, group homes, community leaders, and neighbors,
You B4 Me strives to uplift underserved communities. By collaborating with various social service agencies throughout Illinois, we work to extend aid and facilitate access to vital resources. Our mission is rooted in the belief that, together, we can reduce the hardships faced by those experiencing homelessness or poverty, one resource at a time.
You B4 Me is dedicated to alleviating poverty and supporting underserved individuals and families by providing essential resources such as food, clothing, and toiletries. Through strategic partnerships with businesses, shelters, and community organizations, we work to uplift those in need and foster hope and dignity.
Mission
We envision a community where every underserved individual and family has access to essential resources and support, empowering them to overcome poverty and build a brighter future. By fostering collaboration between businesses, shelters, and organizations, we aim to create a compassionate network that uplifts those in need and drives lasting change.
Vision
Chanda Felder’s journey to founding You B4 Me began with a single spark of compassion, ignited by her faith and nurtured through years of service. As a young woman deeply rooted in her identity as a child of God, she found joy and purpose in her local church, where she volunteered tirelessly on outreach projects. From feeding the hungry to praying for those in need, these early experiences planted the seed for what would become her life’s mission.
In the early 2000s, as Chanda participated in these initiatives, she began to recognize a deeper calling—to not just serve, but to lead efforts that could touch even more lives. She watched as families struggled with poverty and homelessness, seeing firsthand how something as small as a meal or a kind word could provide hope. By 2012, that calling had blossomed into action. She began organizing her own service projects throughout the Chicagoland area, bringing together volunteers, churches, and community leaders to provide essentials like food, clothing, and toiletries to those in need.