The AUX is a commercial hub dedicated to healing, wellness, and racial equity – a space co-created and owned by the community.

With a name derived from a sound system’s AUXiliary cord, this project is about the power of connection. For us the AUX means plugging into our life-giving essence so we can thrive as we live, learn, work and play.

What We Do - Impact

To transform vacant property into a beautiful, environmentally sustainable building that emphasizes a quadruple bottom line for cultural, social, economic and environmental impact

Impact

• 16,000 sq ft. of renovated commercial space dedicated to small businesses of color

• 10+ Black owned businesses lifted collectively

• 30+ local jobs provided

• Promotes wellness for all of Evanston

• Provides inclusive pathways to community wealth

• Creates an inclusive and welcoming destination

How to Get Involved

The AUX uses an innovative financial model to level-up past inequities: pooling one-time public and philanthropic support with community owner investors to create a self-sustaining building.