• Friends & Family 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, art, loteria, etc.____________________ Neighborhood: Little Village Police District: 10 District Sub CBO: Beyond the Ball Contact: David Serrano Contact Number: 773-943-9988

  • Claretian Light In The Night

    8850 S Mackinaw 8850 S Mackinaw, Chicago, IL

    February Light In The Night____________________ Neighborhood: South Chicago Police District:04 Sub CBO: Contact: James Sims Contact Number: 773-791-0674

  • ALSO Warm Clothes Giveaway

    ALSO Chicago Ave. Office 3154 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, Illinois

    Join us in Humboldt Park for a free warm clothing giveawy! Attendees will be able to receive free winter hats, scarves and gloves. Community will come together to enjoy free refreshments, resources and more! Neighborhood: Humboldt ParkPolice District: 11th DistrictSub CBO: Contact: Terry GageContact Number: 773-235-5705

  • Know Your Rights: Youth Workshop

    Breakthrough Familyplex 3219 W. Carroll, Chicago, IL

    Breakthrough is partnering with 11th District Police, CAPS, and Chicago Cultural Performing Arts & Media Alliance (CCPMA) for an interactive and creative workshop for youth to educate them on knowing their rights and self love. Neighborhood: East Garfield Park Police District: 11th District Sub CBO: Contact: Danielle Peterson Contact Number: 773-726-9659

  • Hoops in the Hood: Winter League

    Back of the Yards College Prep 2111 W. 47th St, Chicago, IL

    10- week basketball league for 7th& 8th graders in the neighborhood.____________________ Neighborhood: Back of the Yards Police District: 9 District Sub CBO: LISC Chicago, State Farm, BYNC Contact: Oscar Contreras Contact Number: 773-447-4105

  • Project HOOD Black History LIN

    Project HOOD/New Beginnings Baptist Church 6620 S. King Drive, Chicago, Illinois

    Join Project Hood for afternoon filled with Celebration of Black History. Drumline, African dancers, Game Truck. Great food, music and more!! Neighborhood: WoodlawnPolice District: CPD district #003 Contact: James HighsmithContact Number: 773-512-5710

  • CANCELLED: Black History Month Celebration

    Major Adams Youth Center 125 N. Hoyne Ave, CHICAGO, Illinois

    A time for the community to come together to celebrate important figures in the African American Community

  • Target Area “What’s Your Vision” Night

    Ogden Park 6500 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL

    Target Area DevCorp presents "What's Your Vision" Night. You are invited to join us as we reflect on your goals, dreams and aspirations by creating vision boards as a community. Raffles & Gifts for communiy members throughout the event. ____________________ Neighborhood: East Englewood Police District: 7th District Sub CBO: Chicago Park District, 7th District PD,...

  • Light In The Night in partnership with YMCa

    YMCA 6330 S. Stony Island, Chicago, IL

    There will be Fun, Food Bounce House and Basketball with plenty of games for the kids. Neighborhood: North Lawndale Police District: 10th District Sub CBO: YMEN Contact: Dewayne Morehead Contact Number: 1-630-805-1487

  • NSLV Basketball

    Little Village Academy 2620 S. Lawndale Chicago, IL 60623, Chicago, IL

    Description Here: Neighborhood Sports Little Village is designed to bring out community members of target ages to engage in activity. Sports drinks and water are provided at the event ____________________ Neighborhood: Little Village Police District: 10th Sub CBO: New Life Contact: Epi Diaz Contact Number: 773-412-0283

  • WGF- LIN (1)

    Tilton Park 300 N. Lake, Chicago, IL

    FOOD,GAMES,MUSIC,GAME TRUCK,FUN AND MORE____________________ Neighborhood:WEST GARFIELD PARK Police District: 11TH District Sub CBO: Contact: NEKENYA HARDY Contact Number:312-270-4913

  • Austin-LIGHT IN THE NIGHT(3)

    Nash School 4837 W. Eric, Chicago, IL

    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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