• PlayStreets: It’s Fun! It’s Fitness! It’s Zumba!

    Street Block (48th & Paulina) W 48th St & S Paulina St., Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Showing 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,...

  • SWOP’s Gun Violence Awareness Light in the Night

    59th & Francisco Ave. 59th & Francisco Ave., Chicago, Illinois

    SWOP-CP4P will be organizing another Gun Violence Awareness event in Chicago Lawn. There will be food and beverages provided during the event. We will be passing out information about our...

  • Public Equity: Breathe & Be Well! 87th Dan Ryan

    We're bringing free health resources, movement activities, mental wellness information, and community connection to a high-traffic space where people already gather. This is about making wellness visible and accessible right...

  • INVC – LIGHT IN THE NIGHT

    Division & Long N Long Ave & W Division St, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    FOOD, GAMES, MUSIC, FACE PAINTING AND MORE Neighborhood: AustinPolice District: DistrictSub CBO: Contact: Nekenya HardyContact Number: 312-270-4913

  • WGF Light in the event

    Arthlington & Pulaski Arthlington & Pulaski, Chicago, IL, United States

    FOOD, GAMES, MUSIC, FUN, AND MORE Neighborhood: WEST GARFIELD PARKPolice District: 11TH DistrictSub CBO: Contact: NEKENYA HARDYContact Number: 312-270-4913

  • ALSO Game Night – Humboldt Park

    Augusta & Sacramento 958 N Sacremento Ave, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Join us in Humboldt Park for a free Game Night! Community will come together to enjoy free refreshments, games, activities, resources and more! Neighborhood: Humboldt ParkPolice District: 11th DistrictSub CBO:...

  • Think Outside Da Block presents: Englewood Village Market x Grow Greater Englewood

    W 58th St & S. Halsted 5800 S Halsted St, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Englewood village Market is a community-focused outreach event designed to provide residents of the Greater Englewood neighborhood with access to fresh produce, local vendors, community resources, and family-friendly engagement opportunities...

  • Public Equity: Community Reset & Wellness

    Chipotle - Dan Ryan 225 W 87th St, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Free food, health resources, family activities, mental wellness support, and community connection — all in one space. Saturday energy, serious purpose. Auburn Gresham deserves a full block of care. Neighborhood:...

  • ALSO Game Night [Humboldt Park]

    Harding Park 3917 W. Division, Chicago, Illinois

    Join us in Humboldt Park for a free Game Night! Community will come together to enjoy free refreshments, games, activities, resources and more! Neighborhood: Humboldt ParkPolice District: 11th DistrictSub CBO:...

  • Think Outside Da Block Presents: Community U Pick Garden Day

    5800 S Halsted Chicago, Illinois

    Pick Garden Day, a community-centered event focused on food accessibility, wellness, urban agriculture, and neighborhood engagement. This event is designed to bring together residents, families, seniors, and local organizations in a...

  • Summertime Celebration

    Summertime CelebrationCelebrate summertime at PBMR! Join us for a live DJ, games, food, ice cream truck and haircuts! We hope to see you there.   5114 S. Elizabeth Street, Chicago IL 60609____________________ Neighborhood: Back of the Yards (New City)Police District:9 Contact: Heaven MooreContact Number: (773)858-9008  

  • Project HOOD Christmas in July

    66th/67th and Vernon 6600-6700 S. Vernon, Chicago, il

    It's gone be a giveaway in July with a live DJ, bouncehouse, gaming truck, face painting, good food and much more Neighborhood: Police District: Sub CBO: None. Contact: Contact Number:...

 

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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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