• 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

  • Back of the Yards PlayStreets: It’s Fun! It’s Fitness! It’s Zumba!

    Join us at 1548 W 48th Street for this fun healthy event. Where we show healthy alternatives to families in community. With free healthy food and Family Zumba lesson. 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

  • Back of the Yards End of Summer

    Meet you 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

  • Breakthrough Home Court+

    Breakthrough is hosting their annual summer series called "Home Court" in collaboration with Youth Guidance. We will have a special school supply giveaway for Back to School. Families will be...

  • Think Outside Da Block Presents: Bike Outside Da Block

    6717 S Ashland Chicago

    Bike Outside Da Block is a community-focused bike tour designed to connect residents of the Greater Englewood neighborhood with essential resources while promoting health, wellness, and meaningful community engagement. Participants...

  • Back of the Yards Community Working Together

    Join us at 43rd 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

  • 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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