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

  • End of Summer

    STREET BLOCK 2300 W 50th St, Chicago, IL

    Enjoy: food, refreshments, music, games, dancing, and community resources information tables. We'll have something for the whole family. ____________________ Neighborhood: Back of the Yards Police District: 9 District Sub CBO: Chicago Commons Contact: Oscar Contreras Contact Number: 773-447-4105

  • AUSTIN- LIGHT IN THE NIGHT

    Moore Park 5085 W. Adams Street, Chicago, IL

    FOOD, GAMES, MUSIC, FACE PAINTING AND MORE____________________ Neighborhood: Austin Police District: District Sub CBO: Contact: [Nekenya Hardy Contact Number: 312-270-4913

  • Target Area “Labor Day Community Celebration “

    Ogden Park 6500 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL

    Target Area DevCorp presents "Community Back to the School" You are invited to join us for a day of fun as we have a celebrate and honour the many contributions workers have made to American's strength, prosperity and well-being with our community" There will be free food, games, Raffles & Gifts for communiy members throughout...

  • ALSO Game Night

    Angelo's Quick Stop 6336 West Grand Avenue

    Join us in Belmont Cragin for a free game night! The community will come together to enjoy free food, games, resources and more! Neighborhood: Belmont CraginPolice District: 25th DistrictSub CBO: Contact: Zoilo RamosContact Number: (773) 655-0441

  • UCAN-Back to School we go!!!

    Carver Park 939 E. 132nd Pl., Chicago, IL

    Back to School community event for kids returning to school. There will be games, activities, obstacle course, entertainment, food and prizes. All community events will be a free safe space for families. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Neighborhood: Altgeld Gardens Police District:5 Sub CBO: Organization: Youth Guildance, UCAN, By the Hands

  • Back to School

    New Eclipse Baptist Church 715 W. 51st., Chicago, IL

    Come out and join us for some fun back-to-school activities.____________________ Neighborhood: Back of the Yards Police District: 9 District Sub CBO: New Eclipse Baptist Church Contact: Oscar Contreras Contact Number: 773-447-4105

  • Playstreets

    STREET BLOCK 2300 W 50th St, Chicago, IL

    Free for all: Zumba Class, Healthy Food, Raffle Prizes, Fun Activities, and Community Resources. ____________________ Neighborhood: Back of the Yards Police District: 9 District Sub CBO: Institute for Nonviolence Chicago, Chicago Department of Public Health, Community Policing Contact: Oscar Contreras Contact Number: 773-447-4105

  • Project HOOD Neighborhood Resource Awareness Block by Block

    Parkway Gardens (6400 S. King Drive) 6400 S. King Dr.

    Bringing services and resources to the block that would have a positive impact of the lives of our target population. Food, Music, and information. CPD Police District: 003Contact person: James HighsmithContact Number: 773-512-5710

  • Breakthrough- Violence Prevention Pop-up

    Flournoy and St. Louis 3500 W. Flournoy, Chicago, IL

    Breakthrough is hosting a pop-up for the community in order to reduce violence in a high-risk location. We will be serving food and providing resources for the community. Neighborhood: East Garfield Park Police District: 11th District Sub CBO: Contact: Danielle Peterson Contact Number: 773-726-9659

  • WGF Light in the event

    KARLOV AND ARTHINGTON KARLOV AND ARTHINGTON, 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

  • Chicago Red Stars Camp

    Gary/Ortiz school campus 3000 S Lawndale, 60623, Chicago IL, Chicago, IL

    "Public Space activation with the Chicago Red Stars for youth ____________________ Neighborhood: Little Village Police District: 10 District Sub CBO: Beyond the Ball Contact: David Serrano Contact Number: 773-943-9988"

 

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