A NONPARTISAN, NON-RELIGIOUS, WOMEN-OWNED & GOVERNED ORGANIZATION

mission

We provide an open forum for southwest side residents to voice their concerns; hear new perspectives from their neighbors; learn about existing public resources; and launch economic, educational, and recreational initiatives that bring our siloed communities together.

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ARCHER HEIGHTS - BRIGHTON PARK - CLEARING - GAGE PARK - GARFIELD RIDGE - SCOTTSDALE - THE LAWNS - WEST ELSDON

ACTIVISM, DESIGNED FOR BUSY PEOPLE

Check out an upcoming event, join a group that lines up with your interests, or sign up your friends or family to take on a task on your own time. The whole point is to get involved, so you can get to know your neighbors.

ARCHER HEIGHTS - BRIGHTON PARK - CLEARING - GAGE PARK - GARFIELD RIDGE - SCOTTSDALE - THE LAWNS - WEST ELSDON

7月28日周日
Tree Planting & Pruning Workshop
Wentworth Park
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2024年7月28日 14:00 – 15:00
Wentworth Park, 5625 S Mobile Ave, Chicago, IL 60638, USA
Join us to learn the basics of tree care. First 10 participants will receive a seed and planter kit.
7月31日周三
Archer Ave Art Cafe
De Colores Ice Cream & Coffee
多個日期
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2024年7月31日 16:30 – 18:30
De Colores Ice Cream & Coffee, 3838 W 49th St, Chicago, IL 60632, USA
8月24日周六
Back to School 2024
Peck Elementary
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2024年8月24日 12:00 – 14:00
Peck Elementary, 3826 W 58th St, Chicago, IL 60629, USA

WHAT WE DO

Family Foundations

Freebies for Families is a monthly event for parents to swap gently used clothing and gear, in memory of Marlen Ochoa-Lopez. Tap the pic for details.

Mental Health & the Arts

Our art-as-therapy and Circulo de Sanación Comunitaria are both in their second year, and provide free therapy to our communities. Tap the pic for details.

Health & Environmental Equity

Our occasional free farmers markets, tree planting events and Community Boxes help bridge the equity gaps in food access, green space availability and more. Tap the pic for details.

Transit Advocacy

We fight for safer streets for all - cyclists, pedestrians and drivers alike. Tap the pic for details.

Small Business Support

We provide technical assistance in English and Spanish to local, small, first-time and family-run businesses, to help them compete in the shadow of Midway Airport. Tap the pic for details.