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

Thu, Oct 17
Candidate Forum: Elected School Board Reps
Curie High School
RSVP
Oct 17, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Curie High School, 4959 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60632, USA
Learn the difference between the LSC and the newly elected school board, and meet the candidates who wish to become your representative.
Sat, Oct 19
October Fest Vintage Market
Hernandez Middle School, rear terrace
RSVP
Oct 19, 2024, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Hernandez Middle School, rear terrace, 3510 W 55th St, Chicago, IL 60632, USA
Pop-up vendors, food and spooky fun! Join us for a vintage market at Hernandez Middle School, rear terrace.
Sat, Oct 26
Dia de Muertos 2024
Vicinity Credit Union parking lot
RSVP
Oct 26, 2024, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Vicinity Credit Union parking lot, 4444 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60632, USA
Join us to celebrate Dia de Muertos. Add your car to our Trunk or Treat activity here: https://forms.gle/B2p5vGxeMb8N48zG7 Add your loved one to our Community Altar here: https://forms.gle/DN2bVZeeGhWhjXrG9
Sat, Dec 14
Freebies for Families: Holiday event
Location is TBD
RSVP
Dec 14, 2024, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location is TBD
Join us for one last Freebies for Families event in 2024, and some holiday activities.

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.