INVC LIN/GARFIELD PARK

food, entertainment , PUB ED.____________________ Neighborhood: Austin Police District: 25th District Contact: Sam Castro Contact Number: 630-710-0004

Project Play

Gary/Ortiz school campus 3000 S Lawndale, 60623, Chicago IL, Chicago, IL

Public space activitation. Free Food and Activities for all ages! Music, sports, zumba, art, loteria, etc.____________________ Neighborhood: Little Village Police District: 10 District Sub CBO: Beyond the Ball Contact: David...

McCormick Friday Nights

McCormick Elementary School 2712 S . Sawyer intersection of 28th and Sawyer, Chicago, IL

Event is designed to create a safe space with residents in the immediate surroundings of the school. The event is to promote sports and play and other activities for a...

Light in the Night Community Festival–Street Outreach

Zocalo 1800 S. Paulina

Resource event with music, food and activities for the community. ____________________ Neighborhood: Pilsen Police District: 12 Sub CBO: Contact: Cuitlahuac Heredia Contact Number: 773-343-5717"

Breakthrough/Home Court

Beidler Elementary 3151 W. Walnut, Chicago, IL

Join Breakthrough for our annual summer basketball tournament and block party. We will have food, music, bouncy house, and other games and activities. If you are interested in playing in...

BYNC Back to School

Cornell Square Park 1809 W. 50th., Chicago, IL

Come out and join us for some fun back-to-school activities.____________________ Neighborhood: Back of the Yards Police District: 9 District Sub CBO: Merdian Contact: Oscar Contreras Contact Number: 773-447-4105

LIN-GPSWOP’s Hoop, Don’t Shoot- Game 8

St. Clare de Montefalco Parish 5443 S. Washtenaw Ave., Chicago, IL

This will be SWOP's final Hoop, Don't Shoot-Game 8 which will be held at the St. Clare gym. We will speak of the importance of creating safe spaces, holding recreational...

Back to School

Bishop Sheperd Little 5222 S. Halsted, Chicago, IL

Come out and join us for some fun back-to-school activities.____________________ Neighborhood: Back of the Yards Police District: 9 District Sub CBO: Chicago Public Library Sherman Park Contact: Oscar Contreras Contact...

Light In The Night in partnership with Open Books

There will be Fun, Food Game Truck, Games, & Bounce House. Neighborhood: North Lawndale Police District: 10th District Sub CBO: Open Books, Contact: Dewayne Morehead Contact Number: 1-630-805-1487

INVC LIN/TILTON PARK

Tilton Park 300 N. Lake, Chicago, IL

food, entertainment , PUB ED.____________________ Neighborhood: Austin Police District: 25th District Contact: Sam Castro Contact Number: 630-710-0004

Breakthrough/Violence Prevention Pop-Up

Join Breakthrough is hosting a pop-up for the community in order to reduce violence in a high-risk location. We will be serving food and providing resources for the community. Neighborhood:...

Summer Softball

Pitrowski Park 4247 W 31st St,, Chicago, IL

Summer Softball is designed to bring out community members of target ages to engage in softball and carnival activities. Food is provided at the event in order to bring out...

 

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