• End of School Year Block Party

    W. Flournoy 3000 W. Flournoy, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    School's out! Let's celebrate together! Join us for an exciting community event filled with food, inflatable obstacle course, bounce houses, and a game truck. Bring your family and friends as...

  • Public Equity: Body, Mind and Block: Faith and Wellness Night — Auburn Gresham

    Abundant Harvest International Ministries 8044 S Racine Ave, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    We're partnering with Abundant Harvest International Ministries to bring a night of healing and wholeness to Auburn Gresham. Expect free health resources, wellness activities, mental health support, and community fellowship...

  • INVC – LIGHT IN THE NIGHT

    Lake & Parkside Lake & Parkside, Chicago, Illinois

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

  • Think Outside Da Block Presents: Bless Da Block

    S. Normal Blvd 6900 S Normal Blvd, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Pop Up Resource Day is a community focused outreach event designed to connect residents of the Greater Englewood neighborhood with essential resources while fostering meaningful engagement. Food will be distributed,...

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

    Street Block (48th & Winchester) S Winchester Ave & W 48th St, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Come join us as we celebrate the start of summer break with free healthy food and Family zumba lesson. Showing healthy alternatives to families in community. Neighborhood: Back of the...

  • INVC – LIGHT IN THE NIGHT

    Lake & Parkside Lake & Parkside, Chicago, Illinois

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

  • End of School Bash

    McDowell Plaza 46 S McDowell, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Fun activities and games with food. FREE FOR ALL! Neighborhood: Back of the YardsPolice District: 9th DistrictSub CBO: CP4 Peace, CAPS, Contact:Oscar Contreras/Jorge CardosoContact Number:773-447-4106

  • Public Equity Chatham Community Health Night

    Join us at the Discovery Center for an evening of free wellness programming for the Chatham community. We're bringing health screenings, stress and trauma resources, movement and recreation activities, and...

  • INVC – LIGHT IN THE NIGHT

    Lake & Parkside Lake & Parkside, Chicago, Illinois

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

  • WGF Light in the event

    Kilbourn & West End N Kilbourn Ave & W West End Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 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

    Kedvale Park 4134 W Hirsh, 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:...

  • ALSO Game Night – Humboldt Park

    Ridgeway & Chicago Ave 3752 W Chicago 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:...

 

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