North Lawndale Community Coordinating Council

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🙏🏾 Join us for the Faith and Community Conference hosted by UCAN Relentless!

This powerful gathering is calling on pastors, politicians, police officers, parents, and community leaders to come together and take back control of our communities through unity, collaboration, and action.

📅 Tuesday, May 26, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 UCAN Headquarters
3605 W Fillmore St, Chicago, IL 60624

We are honored to hear from an incredible lineup of guest speakers:
✨ Father Michael Pfleger – St. Sabina Church
✨ Ald. Monique Scott – 24th Ward
✨ Lt. Jermaine Harris – Chicago Police Department

This is more than a conference — it’s a community conversation about healing, safety, leadership, and collective impact. We hope to see you there!

📢 Struggling with hospital bills or medical debt? You are not alone.

Many hospitals offer financial assistance programs that can reduce or even eliminate medical bills — but many people do not know these programs exist.

Dollar For is a FREE nonprofit organization that helps individuals apply for hospital charity care and financial assistance programs.

They can help with:
✔️ Reducing hospital bills
✔️ Eliminating medical debt
✔️ Navigating applications
✔️ Communicating with hospitals

This resource may be especially helpful for uninsured, underinsured, or low-income individuals and families.

Please share this information with anyone who may benefit. ❤️

🔗 Learn more: www.dollarfor.org

🌟 Calling all rising juniors and seniors from North Lawndale, Auburn Gresham, and surrounding west/south side communities! 🌟

Are you interested in public health, leadership, and creating change in your community?

Join the Chicago Public Health Innovators: South by West (ChiPHI:SXW) summer program and gain:
✅ Paid work experience
✅ Leadership development
✅ College course credit
✅ Career readiness support
✅ Networking opportunities
✅ Hands-on public health experience

💵 Earn up to $2,046 this summer!
🚌 CTA passes and lunch provided
📅 Program Dates: June 22 – July 31, 2026
⏰ Apply before May 17, 2026

Apply today:
🔗 chicagoyouthworks.org/SummerJobs
🔗 go.uic.edu/chiphiapp

🚲 Join us for The North Lawndale Ride: Exploring Equiticity’s Neighborhood Mobility Models!

Come ride with community members, advocates, and partners as we explore equitable transportation solutions and celebrate mobility in North Lawndale. This community ride is a great opportunity to connect, learn, and experience the neighborhood together.

📅 Saturday, May 30, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM Meet-Up | 10:00 AM Ride Start
📍 Green Tomato Cafe
3750 W. Ogden Ave., Chicago

🔗 Route: eqty.info/NLroute
🔗 RSVP: eqty.info/NLride

Bring your bike, invite your friends and family, and ride with us toward a more connected and accessible Chicago! 🌟🚴🏾‍♀️🚴🏽‍♂️

🎨 Know a young person ready to build real skills this summer? ConTextos is hiring!

ConTextos is accepting applications for their 2025 Summer Internship — a paid opportunity for young people ages 16–20 to grow as artists, professionals, and leaders.

📅 June 22nd – July 31st
⏰ 20 hours/week
💵 $17.05/hour

Interns will develop skills in:
✅ Networking & professional growth
✅ Social-emotional learning
✅ Artist development
✅ Career building & creative workshops

📋 How to apply:
1. Create a Chicago Youth Works account
2. Register under Back of the Yards
3. Fill out the ConTextos summer internship application
4. Save your Chicago Youth Works ID number

Your submission must include your Chicago Youth registration number and a State ID or Driver's License.

👉 Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQXvxScklPUvWueVA4x5maiXudkVheCu8LRAe-Bbn3jJVQQg/viewform

Share this with a young person in your life who's ready to level up this summer!

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💼 Looking for your next career move? Cook County is hiring — and they're coming to you.

The Cook County Government 2026 Job Fair is happening next week, and this is a real opportunity to connect directly with hiring managers for full-time government positions with solid benefits.

🗓️ Wednesday, May 27, 2026
⏰ 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Palmer House Hilton | 17 E. Monroe St., Chicago, IL

Cook County offers full-time positions, government benefits, and equal opportunity employment across a wide range of departments. Whether you're looking to start a new chapter or level up, this is worth showing up for.

Spread the word — share this with someone who's been looking.

☀️ Sundays on the BLVD is BACK — and the whole summer is lined up!

Join us on Douglas Boulevard (between Central Park & Lawndale Ave) every 4th Sunday from 1–4 PM for a free community event series packed with food, music, resources, family fun, and free books.

📅 Here's what's coming:
🌊 June 7 — Slide Into Summer (bonus 1st Sunday!)
🍽️ June 28 — A Taste of Lawndale
🏀 July 26 — Sports on the Boulevard
📚 Aug 23 — Back to School Lit Fest (on Ogden)
🐾 Sept 27 — Animalpalooza

This is North Lawndale doing what it does best — coming together. Bring the family, bring the neighbors, and come ready to have a good time.

📍 Douglas Blvd. between Central Park & Lawndale Ave
🕐 1PM – 4PM | FREE and open to all

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Looking for something fun to do this Friday? Come out and join us for Fridays on the Plaza: Games on the Plaza!

We’re bringing the community together for an afternoon of connection, laughter, and friendly competition. Whether you love board games, music, or just being outside with good people—there’s something here for you.

🗓 Friday, May 15
⏰ 4:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 Love Blooms Here Plaza | 3601 W. Douglas Blvd.

Enjoy:
🎲 Bingo, Chess, Cards & Connect Four
⚽ Foosball & Co****le
🧩 UNO & Jenga
🎶 Music, free food, and great vibes

Plus, it’s the final day of the Black Boy Joy Exhibition—don’t miss it!

Bring a friend, bring the family, and come build community with us. We’ll see you on the plaza!

Join us for a powerful day of connection, learning, and action at the Community Health Equity & Workforce Exchange 2026.

This one-day convening brings together Community Health Workers, healthcare leaders, policymakers, and community organizations to elevate frontline voices and push forward real solutions for health equity.

✨ What to expect:
• Engaging panel discussions & breakout sessions
• Workforce development and policy-driven conversations
• Exclusive screening of Frontline Voices: Where Care Begins
• Networking reception to close the day
• Continental breakfast & lunch included

📍 Dawson Technical Institute – Kennedy-King College
📅 May 30, 2026 | 9 AM – 4 PM
🚗 Free parking available

This is more than an event—it’s a call to action to uplift the essential role of Community Health Workers as the foundation of equitable healthcare.

👉 RSVP by May 20 to secure your spot!

Cook County is seeking organizations that provide services and support to justice involved residents.

This opportunity is focused on organizations that provide support in areas such as:

Housing
Transportation
Case coordination

The Cook County Office of the Justice Advisory Council will host a virtual pre-submittal conference on May 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM for organizations interested in learning more.

For more information, please visit:

cookcountyil.gov/jacgrants

This may be a helpful opportunity for reentry service providers and community based organizations working to support stability, access, and care for justice involved residents.