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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Earl's Garden Mae's Kitchen Alexander
Each year we continue to build upon what we have done in the past and introduce new ideas. Earl’s Garden Mae’s Kitchen would like to use this additional opportunity to extend our programming during the gap time when the Chicago Park District has closed its programs and just before Chicago Public Schools are ready to open its doors for the new school year. • Week of August 7th & Week of August 17th • Youth will work three days a week Mon. – Wed. • Three hours per day • 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
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Bullying Prevention and Awareness 365
BPA365 partners with New Hope Christian M.B.C. to provide anti-bullying training and meals for 40 youth (ages 14-18) community workers during the 1-week gap. BPA365 is partnering with Global Girls for ten youths (ages 12-17) to receive anti-bullying and video training to produce an intergenerational movie. BPA365 supports a "Back to School" event by donating school supplies and providing anti-bullying materials on Saturday, August 26th, from 10 AM to 3 PM for 100 youth (ages 5-18)
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Little Village Community Council
THE LITTLE VILLAGE COMMUNITY COUNCIL WITH ITS CULTURAL COMMITTEE WILL BE HOSTING A " LV MINI OLYMPICS" FOR CHILDREN AGES 5 TO 11 YEARS OLD. WE GOING TO HAVE FOOD/SNACKS & BEVERAGES AND ALSO PRIZES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH. A PARAMEDIC CAN GIVE A LESSON TO CHILDREN AND YOUTH ABOUT CPR AND THERE ALSO GOING TO BE AN ART TABLE SO THE CHILDREN AND YOUTH CAN COLLABORATE ON A BANDER. WE WILL BE HOSTING THIS EVENT AT LA VILLITA PARK IN COLLABORATION WITH PARK ADVISORY COUNCIL (PAC) ON SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 02, 2023. THE EVENTS WILL START FROM 1 PM-4 PM.
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Sunrise Community Empowerment
We have been running an after school and summer camp program for 7 years, We have staff, planned activates (Arts and Crafts, Music Lessons, Tutoring and Social Skills) and a Safe space (Community Center) for youths. We look forward to adding more days to accommodate the gap between summer camp and start of the school year. accommodate the youth in the community.
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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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Austin Green Team
The Austin Green Team will continue serving youth in August and the Labor Day weekend holiday. We have met with the youth we serve and they would like to continue with the Austin Green Team after One Summer Chicago ends. The youth participated in an art installation in Rosie's Peace In The Valley Garden, that will be revealed on August 5. We look to build a labyrinth next. We also look to collaborate with the Chicago West Side Chamber of Commerce which is hosting PlayStreet Activations during the month of August. These activations are being hosted to help youth stay active and to help them and their peers stay engaged. We are also hosting these youth engagements to help keep the youth safe.
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Just for You Girlfriend Organization
Just For You Girlfriend Organization will schedule activities on Friday, August 18, 2023 for 40 to 50 teen girls, teen moms, parents, guardians, and significant others on August 18 and during the Labor Day Holiday Weekend, Friday, September 1 through Monday, September 4, 2023 activities will be scheduled for 20-25 teen girls and teen moms. Hopefully these activities will deter the teens from deviant behaviors during the holiday weekend and beyond.
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REMIX PROJECT
Remix Project's Open Mic & Studio Drop-ins take place Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings from 6pm-9pm at Zhou B Art Center. With the additional funding, Remix will be able to expand Monday, Wednesday & Friday evenings' programming from 6pm-9pm throughout the month of August to assist in providing coverage during the gap. Safe space, mentorships and healthy networks are at the core of this effort. Youth and young adults will be invited to share their life experiences via music, spoken word and live performance. Premise being when young people have more options they make better decisions. Remix believes engaging at-risk youth through the summer months during peak times for violence creates a sense of belonging outside traditional neighborhood networks and helps guide young peoples' attention & decision making through the week with something positive forthcoming. In addition, participants will have access to a commercial grade recording studio and engineer on site for skills training, recording, mixing & mastering.