3 Year Anniversary of St. Clare Open Gym

St. Clare Gym 2641 W. 55th St., Chicago, Illinois

This will be SWOP and St. Rita's 3 year anniversary celebration of their partnership in creating an open gym for youth in the community. This peace initiative has helped see many youth get connected with positive adults, great community events, and community action meetings. We will provide free food and refreshments, music from a local...

Shoe Giveaway

BYNC Office 4555 S. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL

250 kids from the community are gifted shoes. These children are hand-selected from our community schools and after-school programs Neighborhood: Back of the YardsPolice District: 9 DistrictSub CBO: McDonalds Contact: Oscar ContrerasContact Number: 773-447-4105

CANCELLED – Movie at the Park

Sherman Park 1301 West 52nd Street, Chicago, IL

Movies and snacks for the kids to enjoy! Neighborhood: Back of the YardsPolice District: 9 DistrictSub CBO: CPD, Sherman Park Contact: Oscar ContrerasContact Number: 773-447-4105

Target Area “Yoga for Peace”

Hamilton Park 513 W. 72nd St, Chicago, IL

Target Area DevCorp presents "Yoga for Peace" You are invited to join us as we come together to cultivate inner harmony and spreading tranquility to the world. Come out for a good time with your fellow community members. Raffles & Gifts for communiy members throughout the event. ____________________ Neighborhood: West EnglewoodPolice District: 7th DistrictSub CBO:...

Claretian Associates Light In The Night

71st & Jeffery 71st and Jeffery, Chicago, Illinois, United States

Resource Table, Food, Games, Music, Toy giveaway South ShorePolice District: 3rdSub CBO: Contact: James SimsContact Number: 773-791-0674

INVC Austin – LIGHT IN THE NIGHT

Depriest School 139 N Parkside, Chicago, Illinois, United States

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

Claretian Associates – Light In The Night

87th & Commercial 8700 S Commercial, Chicago, Illinois, United States

Resource Table, Food, Games, Music, Toy giveaway South ChicagoPolice District: 4thSub CBO: Contact: James SimsContact Number: 773-791-0674

ALSO – Game Night

New Life Center Hirsch 3908 W Hirsch, Chicago, Illinois, United States

Join us in Humboldt Park for free Game Night ! Community will come together to enjoy free refreshments, activities, games, resources and more! Neighborhood: Humboldt ParkPolice District: 14th DistrictSub CBO: Contact: Thomas RossContact Number: 773-235-5705

ALSO – Game Night

ALSO Chicago Ave. Office 3154 W Chicago Ave, 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: Contact: Fred WallaceContact Number: 773-235-5705

ALSO – Albany Park Game Night

Patrick Henry Elementary 4250 N St Louis, Chicago, IL

Join us in Albany Park for free Game Night! Community will come together to enjoy free refreshments, activities, games, resources and more! Neighborhood: Albany ParkPolice District: 14th DistrictSub CBO: Contact: Luis CottoContact Number: 773-235-5705

Target Area “Jump-Shots Instead of Gunshots” Spring Basketball Game”

Lindbloom Park 6054 S Damen Ave, Chicago, Il

Target Area DevCorp presents "Jump-shots Instead of Gunshots Basketball Game". We are thrilled to invited to join us for an event dedicated to celebrating bringing in Spring and Peace as the weather change. The event aims to bring the community together as compete in the spirit of peace and camaraderie. Come out for a good...

Target Area “Spring Break Skills & Drills for Peace”

Ogden Park 6500 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL

Target Area DevCorp presents "Spring Break Skills & Drills for Peace" You are invite to join Us for an exciting 3-Days Basketball fundamental training as we provide a safe haven for the court. Free gifts, raffles and other fun games while learning the game of basketball. Gifts for community members throughout the event. March 26-28,...

 

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