• 1865 Fest

    Garfield Park - Gold Dome Basketball Courts 100 N. Central Park and Schraeder Dr., Chicago, Illinois

    Join East Garfield Park in our annual 1865 Fest. This festival will include musical performers, family friendly activities, vendors and resources. Please come out to enjoy a day of fun, food and music to celebrate Juneteenth. Neighborhood: East Garfield ParkPolice District: 11th DistrictSub CBO: Contact: Danielle PetersonContact Number: 773-726-9659

  • Public Equity: Nourish the Block: Food Town Community Wellness Night — Chatham

    Food Town 935 E 79th St, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Food is health. We're setting up outside Food Town on 79th to meet the community right where it already is. Come through for free wellness information, mental health resources, healthy living tips, live music, and good energy. We're connecting access to nutrition with access to everything else the community needs. Neighborhood: ChathamPolice District: 6th DistrictSub...

  • INVC – LIGHT IN THE NIGHT

    Division & Mason Division & Mason, 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

    Kilbourn & Gladys W Gladys Ave & S Kilbourn 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

    Humboldt Park Fieldhouse 1440 North Humboldt Boulevard, Chicago, IL

    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: Levail GivensContact Number: 773-235-5705

  • ALSO Game Night – Albany Park

    Sacramento Park 3520 North Sacramento Avenue, Chicago, IL

    Join us in Albany Park for a free Game Night! The community will come together to enjoy free food, games, activities, resources and more! Neighborhood: Albany ParkPolice District: 17th District Beat 1724Sub CBO: Contact: Luis CottoContact Number: (773) 235-5705

  • ALSO Game Night [Avondale]

    Sacramento Park (Sacramento Ave) 3520 N Sacramento Avenue, Chicago, Illinois

    Join us in Avondale for a free Summer Game Night! The community will come together to enjoy free food, games, activities, resources and more! Neighborhood: AvondalePolice District: 17th District Beat 1724Sub CBO: Contact: Luis CottoContact Number: (773) 235-5705

  • Public Equity:Centered and Strong: South Central Community Wellness Night — Chatham

    South Central Community Center 1021 E. 83trd St, Chicago, IL

    We're bringing the wellness block party to South Central Community Center. Expect free health screenings, stress reduction activities, youth programming, and community resources tailored to what Chatham residents actually need. This is a space to slow down, connect, and recharge. Neighborhood: ChathamPolice District: 6th DistrictSub CBO: South Central Community Center Contact: Tony WoodsContact Number: (312)...

  • 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

    Polk & Springfield Polk & Springfield, 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

  • TODB presents: Bless Da Block

    S. Halsted St. 7100 S Halsted St., 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, helpful information will be shared, and there will be opportunities to build relationships with community members in a welcoming and supportive environment. Neighborhood: Englewood Police...

  • Public Equity: Healing on 79th: Chatham Midblock Wellness Night

    327 E. 79th St. 327 E 79th St, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    A mid-block takeover on 79th Street designed to reclaim the space and pour into the people. Free mental health resources, community wellness activities, music, and food for the whole family. We're showing up where Chatham lives, not waiting for the community to come to us. Neighborhood: ChathamPolice District: 6th DistrictSub CBO: N/A Contact: Tony WoodsContact...

 

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