• Claretian Associates – Light In the Night

    People's Park 3257 E. 91st Street, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Resource Table, Food, Games, Music, Toy giveawaySouth ChicagoPolice District: 4thSub CBO: Contact: James SimsContact Number: 773-734-9181 ext. 2060

  • 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

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

    Street Block (48th & Paulina) W 48th St & S Paulina St., Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Showing healthy alternatives to families in community. With free healthy food and Family zumba lesson. 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: Breathe and Be Well: Auburn Gresham Wellness Night at 87th

    Starbucks - Dan Ryan 247 W 87th St, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Pulling up to 87th and the Dan Ryan to activate one of Auburn Gresham's busiest corridors. We're bringing free health resources, movement activities, mental wellness information, and community connection to a high-traffic space where people already gather. This is about making wellness visible and accessible right on the block. Neighborhood: Auburn GreshamPolice District: 6th DistrictSub...

  • 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

    Arthlington & Pulaski Arthlington & Pulaski, Chicago, IL, 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

    Augusta & Sacramento 958 N Sacremento 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: Contact: Levail GivensContact Number: 773-235-5705

  • Think Outside Da Block presents: Englewood Village Market x Grow Greater Englewood

    W 58th St & S. Halsted 5800 S Halsted St, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Englewood village Market is a community-focused outreach event designed to provide residents of the Greater Englewood neighborhood with access to fresh produce, local vendors, community resources, and family-friendly engagement opportunities in a safe and welcoming environment. Hosted in partnership with community organizations and local vendors, the market promotes healthy living, food accessibility, and neighborhood connection...

  • Public Equity: Community Nourished: Auburn Gresham Saturday Wellness Block

    Chipotle - Dan Ryan 225 W 87th St, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Capping the month right with a Saturday wellness block at 87th and the Dan Ryan. Free food, health resources, family activities, mental wellness support, and community connection — all in one space. Saturday energy, serious purpose. Auburn Gresham deserves a full block of care. Neighborhood: Auburn GreshamPolice District: 6th DistrictSub CBO: N/A Contact: Tony WoodsContact...

 

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