Brittany Rodriguez, the owner of Celani Skin and Wellness, was last year’s grant winner. Reflecting on the impact of the grant, Rodriguez shared, “It helped me to upgrade my space.”
TMJ4 NewsOffering skincare and holistic services, she was surprised to win the grant, which has significantly boosted her business.
“Outside the money itself, I was able to build sustainable connections and partnerships,” Rodriguez added.
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Located in the thriving Near West Side, winning the grant catapulted her passion for her work. “I purchased some equipment and was able to take additional training to offer those services to my clients,” she said…