Event Calendar

COPA will be participating in the Chicago Pride Parade on Sunday, June 26th, 2022. We are excited to walk in the parade with other city officials to show our support for the LGBTQ+ community in Chicago.

COPA will attend this meeting comprised of faith and community leaders that work together to organize, strategize, and mobilize to improve the quality of life for the west side communities.

COPA will attend Nia Family Center End-of-Year Celebration and share with attendees the role that the agency plays in police oversight. 

COPA will participate in this My Chi. My Future. (MCMF) Summer Kickback community event series. This free teen friendly initiative is a part of the City of Chicago’s MCMF effort to connect Chicago’s youth with safe and engaging spaces.

COPA will attend Peace in Pilsen 2022 Street Basketball Tournament for youth ages 9 – 18.

COPA will speak to a group of high schools students part of the One Summer Chicago program to share the agency role in police oversight. 

COPA will attend the Nobel Neighbors Community Meeting in Humboldt Park and explain the agency role in police oversight.

COPA plans to join the Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council along with other community organizations to participate in a block party being held on 46th & Honore. This free event open to the public will offer community resources, music, games, food and more.

The Office of Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Office of Budget and Management are organizing a series of Budget Engagement Forums and Resource Fairs across the City for residents to share ideas for Chicago’s next budget and learn more about the City’s various agencies.

COPA plans to attend the Under the Sun Resource Fair hosted by Centro Comunitario Juan Diego and share with the community the agency role in police accountability. 

COPA will participate on Friday in this My Chi. My Future. (MCMF) Summer Kickback community event series. This free teen friendly initiative is a part of the City of Chicago’s MCMF effort to connect Chicago’s youth with safe and engaging spaces.

Carlos Rivas, Jr., Director of Public Affairs at COPA will speak on his international experience leading to a career in public affairs at World Chicago Diplomacy Begins Here: Regional Summit Student Track: International Careers. This event begins at 11:30AM at Palmer House.

The Office of Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Office of Budget and Management are organizing a series of Budget Engagement Forums and Resource Fairs across the City for residents to share ideas for Chicago’s next budget and learn more about the City’s various agencies.

COPA plans to join the Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council along with other organizations to participate in a free community event open to the public that will offer various resources, music, games, food and fun activities.

COPA plans to join the Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council along with other organizations to participate in a free community event open to the public that will offer various resources, music, games, food and fun activities.

COPA plans to join AETNA Better Health of Illinois for its free Health & Resource Fair and share with the community COPA's role in police oversight.

COPA will participate in this My Chi. My Future. (MCMF) Summer Kickback community event series. This free teen friendly initiative is a part of the City of Chicago’s MCMF effort to connect Chicago’s youth with safe and engaging spaces.

The Office of Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Office of Budget and Management are organizing a series of Budget Engagement Forums and Resource Fairs across the City for residents to share ideas for Chicago’s next budget and learn more about the City’s various agencies.

COPA plans to attend the National Night Out event, which is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.

COPA plans to attend ACERO Schools Community Leaders North Side Summit, which will be held at Clemente Elementary located at 2050 N. Natchez Avenue to share with the community the agency role in police accountability on Thursday, August 3rd at 4PM.  Residents from the north side including the communities of Avondale, Belmont-Cragin, Humboldt Park and Rogers Park are invited to this community resource event.

COPA plans to attend ACERO Schools Community Leaders North Side Summit, which will be held at SOTO High School located at 5025 S. St. Louis Avenue to share with the community the agency role in police accountability. Residents from the south side including Pilsen, Little Village, Archer Heights, Brighton Park, Back of the Yards, and Gage Park are invited to this community event.

COPA will participate in this My Chi. My Future. (MCMF) Summer Kickback community event series. This free teen friendly initiative is a part of the City of Chicago’s MCMF effort to connect Chicago’s youth with safe and engaging spaces.

State Senator Omar Aquino (Illinois District 2) and State Representative Delia Ramirez (4th District) is hosting a Back To School Family Fair for students and families to celebrate and prepare for the start of the 2022-2023 school year. COPA will participate in this event to inform the community about the role that the agency plays in police accountability.

COPA plans to participate in the 23rd Annual 37th Ward Back to School Gospel Fest. 37th Ward Alderman Emma Mitts in conjunction with Global Outreach Ministries and Black Men United is hosting this event and it will be held at Lafollete Park (1333 N. Laramie Avenue). This festival is the largest free to the public event held in the 37th Ward that promotes the theme of "Unity in the Community."  Come learn more about COPA and also enjoy this festival filled with food, live entertainment and community resources.