July 2021
BUILD Summer Kickback Party for Teens
DJ, smoothie station, iplaygames Video Gaming, Mural Making and Food!
Find out more »75th Street Fresh Foods Market
No obstacles, no ID required. No residency or location requirements. No inquiries into income or family composition status. Questions? Email [email protected]
Find out more »Back to School Physicals and Immunizations
The Kindness Campaign is partnering with Lurie Children's Hospital to bring a mobile health unit to The Kindness Campaign Impact Center. School and Daycare Physicals Sports Physicals Immunizations Well-child Check-ups Health Education No walk-ins, must be pre-K to 12th grade student. Contact [email protected] for registration packet.
Find out more »August 2021
Coco’s All-Star Softball Tribute
Partnering with San Lucas Church, this event is a tribute to Coco Calixto and his belief that all young people should be able to enjoy sports is at the heart of this softball game, which promotes peace among the players who represent several Chicago neighborhoods. Come out and join the fun, perfect for the entire family! Softball Games and Fielding and Hitting Clinics Light food and refreshments
Find out more »Paving the Way Peace Walk in Washington Park
Throughout the summer, communities are hosting Peace Walks to build momentum for the Race Against Gun Violence (Grant Park, 9/23) and to showcase Chicago's community organizations and their life saving and changing work to create a city where all can thrive, free from the fear of gun violence. With gun violence rising, we hope you will join us to highlight the positive stories in our communities and to come together in solidarity for peace and bring out the best in…
Find out more »The Community Builders / Oakwood Shores & Friends Back to School Fest
Giving away free school supplies! With games, food and prizes!
Find out more »New Bethlehem M.B.C. and Terrell Bosley Antiviolence Association Back to School Community Carnival
Free food and giveaways including hamburgers, hot dogs, nachos, popcorn, ice cream, book bags, haircuts, massages, scooters (while supplies last, 1 per family), Covid vaccination shots
Find out more »Terrell Bosley Antiviolence Association and New Bethlehem M.B.C. Hoops for Peace 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
For ages 9-18
Find out more »The Therapeutic Trap hosts Paint, Remember & Reminisce
Join us as we remember our loved ones who we've lost to community violence through the use of art! That's right, meet us at the lake for a guided painting session led by licensed professional counselor, Jason Shaw, Jr., MA, LPC
Find out more »New Community Outreach Back-to-School Fun Fair
NCO's Back to School Fun Fair is on Saturday, August 14, 11am-2pm. This event is open to the community! Join us as we celebrate winding down the summer & generating excitement for the new school year with live music, food, backpack & school supply giveaway, games, and access to community organizations & resources! Free physicals will also take place during the fair hosted by UChicago Hospitals. There are limited appointments; please see the flyer for more details.
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