3C Community Profile: Humboldt Park
Take a stroll down the Paseo Boricua corridor on Division Street and it’s easy to see why Humboldt Park is one of Chicago’s most vibrant…
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Giving Others Dreams God Inc
Title: Fostering Unity and Peace: Community Events Proposal Introduction: Our proposal aims to promote social cohesion, safety, and peaceful engagement among Chicago's youth during the critical period between August 6th and August 21st, as well as over the Labor Day weekend. We envision organizing a series of community events that will positively impact the lives of young people and create an environment where violence reduction can flourish. With a budget of $5,000, our grassroots organization will work diligently to ensure these activities foster a sense of belonging and provide a safe haven for the city's youth. Elevate our weekly Family Friday's Game nights. Objective: The primary goal of our proposed community events is to offer constructive and enjoyable opportunities for youth to participate in activities that build connections, encourage creativity, and promote peaceful interactions. By engaging young individuals during the gap time between the end of Chicago Park District's summer programming and the start of the Chicago Public School year, as well as during the Labor Day weekend, we aim to reduce potential risks associated with idle time and limited resources. Event Descriptions: Peace Walk and Mural Painting: We will kick off the series of events with a Peace Walk through the community, bringing together youth from different backgrounds to promote unity and solidarity. Following the walk, we will organize a Mural Painting session where local artists will collaborate with the youth to create a vibrant mural representing themes of peace and togetherness. Youth Talent Showcase: This event will celebrate the creativity and talent of young individuals in the community. We will invite youth to showcase their artistic abilities through various performances, such as singing, dancing, spoken word, and instrumental music. This Talent Showcase will encourage self-expression and empower participants. Community Sports Day: A fun-filled day of sports and games will be organized to encourage teamwork, discipline, and healthy competition. We will include both traditional and non-traditional sports to cater to diverse interests and abilities. Cultural Exchange Fair: The Cultural Exchange Fair will offer an opportunity for diverse communities within Chicago to showcase their traditions, food, and customs. This event will foster cultural understanding, appreciation, and unity among the participants. Budget Allocation: Peace Walk and Mural Painting: $1,000 Youth Talent Showcase: $1,200 Community Sports Day: $800 Cultural Exchange Fair: $1,000 Miscellaneous (Refreshments, Materials, Promotion, Staff hours ): $2,000 Conclusion: Our proposed community events, funded by the Chicago Fund for Safe and Peaceful Communities and the City of Chicago, will create a safe and positive environment for youth during the critical period between August 6th and August 21st and throughout the Labor Day weekend. By engaging the young members of our community in activities that promote social cohesion, we believe we can contribute significantly to violence reduction and create lasting connections among the youth. With a budget of $5,000, we are confident in our ability to execute these events successfully and make a meaningful impact in building a safer and more peaceful Chicago.
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Burst Into Books
We will host a Community Market Day in which we will host a variety of activities, healthy food options, resource vendors and fresh produce. This event will be free to the community and designed for the entire family. Also, we will have drop-in days in which parents can bring their children by our headquarters during August 6th to the 21st.
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Living The Dream Youth Development
We plan to start up of all star game for our top performers for our LTD league. Also plan to provide those kids with book bags and shoes and apparel. We plan to have least 100 youth to come out and participate with games and activities for the families also.
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Urban Explorers of Chicago
Back-To-School Theme: "Oh The Places You'll Go!" We have made exciting plans to provide GAP programming for youth (Aug 6th-21st) and Labor Day weekend. Our target GAP will serve youth (ages 5-10) in Chicago's Englewood and Auburn-Gresham neighborhood.
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NEW LIFE CENTERS OF CHICAGOLAND NFP
New Life Centers of Chicagoland, NFP anticipates using the funding to help meet the needs of the communities that we serve during the gap period of programming from Chicago Parks programming end until the beginning of the school year. Funding will be used to help facilitate our ongoing street outreach and violence prevention by activating safe spaces in hot spots through pop-up BBQs, a back-to-school event, and a Labor Day Basketball Tournament.
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A Step Ahead Chess
Grants funds will be used to amplify our current programming and expand it to young people not traditionally afforded this opportunity. As we expand the game of chess throughout Chicago, we would love for every member of our club to own chess sets, chess clocks, chess notation, and tactical training books so they can share their love of the game with family members and those in their communities. We also want to be able to pay for our stormers United States Chess Federation Membership fees, as well as tournament registration fees. Additionally, ASAC looks forward to growing our workforce development program where we will train high school teens to be mentors and paid coaches for our K-8 students.
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New Eclipse Community Alliance
New Eclipse Community Alliance (NECA) is currently hosting summer youth programs for youth ages 6-24. This will be a continuation of the summer youth programs. NECA will host summer youth programs during the August gap and Labor Day weekend. The program will run Monday thru Thursday from August 7-18 with an End of Summer Community Event during the Labor Day weekend. The youth will engage in arts & crafts, science, Agricultural farming, tutoring and Community Event planning. Hot breakfast and lunch will also be provided daily.
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700 N Christiana Avenue Block Club
On Labor Day weekend, Saturday, 9/2 and Sunday, 9/3, with the help of our Junior Block Club Ambassadors (JBCA), who are ten youth, ages 10-18, that live between our two blocks-600 & 700 N. Christiana Avenue-, we would like to purchase and install block club signs on our four corners -two blocks with 3 intersections-, build a retaining wall circle with landscape concrete blocks around the base of each sign that will also serve as planters, plant flowers, and host for all of our neighbors a small resource fair with community based organizations, and serve food and refreshments. We will give our JBCA's a $50 gift card stipend for their 2 day participation and a polo with their logo. We will close down one of our streets to allow for resource tables and traffic-free play space for children and families. We anticipate engaging with 20-80 community residents.