Back of the Yards Back to School

Join the Back of the Yards community at McDowell Plaza for a Back to School event full of resources! Have a bite and enjoy the last days of summer break with some free food, bounce house and DJ. Some resources include: Free eye screenings and dental exams. Lots of free giveaways including backpacks and school...

 

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Metropolitan Peace Initiatives, a division of Metropolitan Family Services, convenes community-based and citywide organizations to help heal Chicago’s communities experiencing the highest levels of gun violence.

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2100 S Morgan St, 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 986-4301

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