• INVC- LIGHT IN THE NIGHT

    FOOD, GAMES, MUSIC, FACE PAINTING AND MORE ____________________ Neighborhood: Austin Police District: District Sub CBO: Contact: [Nekenya Hardy Contact Number: 312-270-4913

  • Public Equity-Game and Grow: The Plex Basketball and Wellness Night

    1359 W 76th Street Chicago, IL 60620

    We are bringing the basketball trailer to The Plex and turning it into a hub for hoops and healing. Play a game, catch some run, and connect with free health resources, mental health support, and youth programming built for Auburn Gresham. Activating a space means meeting people where the energy already is, and there is...

  • Think Outside Da Block presents: Bless Da Block (Phavor Friday Edition)

    6717 s Ashland 6717 s Ashland, Chicago, Il

    Bless Da Block safety activation is a community-focused outreach event designed to connect residents of the Greater Englewood neighborhood with essential resources while fostering meaningful engagement. Food will be distributed, helpful information will be shared, and there will be opportunities to build relationships with community members in a welcoming and supportive environment. Neighborhood: Englewood, Police...

  • Breakthrough Home Court+

    Home Court is an outdoor basketball tournament that is open to girls and boys to play while also enjoying a community block party. This week we will have a giant wipeout inflatable alongside other giant inflatable activities. Neighborhood: East Garfield Park Police District: 11th District Sub CBO: Contact: Danielle Peterson Contact Number: 773-726-9659

  • Back of the Yards End of Summer

    Join us at 48th and Bishop for Free games, Food & Activities! FREE FOR ALL!___________Neighborhood: Back of the YardsPolice District: 9th DistrictSub CBO: CP4 Peace, CAPS, Contact:Oscar Contreras/Jorge CardosoContact Number:773-447-4106

  • INVC- LIGHT IN THE NIGHT

    FOOD, GAMES, MUSIC, FACE PAINTING AND MORE ____________________ Neighborhood: Austin Police District: District Sub CBO: Contact: [Nekenya Hardy Contact Number: 312-270-4913

 

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