Westside Ministers Coalition
Columbus Park Refectory 5701 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Westside Ministers Coalition of Chicago and Vicinity Inc., is an organization whose mission is to provide services that will initiate self-help efforts to improve the Austin community of Chicago in areas of housing, public safety, clergy involvement, education, health, energy conservation, community, youth and economic development, to work in cooperation with other organizations sharing similar values in accomplishing our goals.
The event is open to the public.
Chatham Reunite
Ephphatha Lutheran Church of the Deaf 7956 S King Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesCOPA will be a guest speaker at Chatham Reunite, a mission to combat crime in the community. This event will start on time and is open to the public.
COPA Community Nights
HOPE Community Church 5900 W. Iowa Street, Chicago, ILThe Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA), the city of Chicago’s newest civilian police oversight agency, will host its first community event. COPA Community Nights will give residents of the city of Chicago an opportunity to meet leadership and staff from the new agency, learn about COPA’s investigative process, as well as ask questions and provide feedback. This event is open to the public and this event will be live-streamed.
The Leaders Network
Columbus Park Refectory 5701 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Leader’s Network is a gathering of church and community members working together to organize, strategize, and mobilize to improve the quality of life for West side residents and greater Chicago. We believe all people are valuable and for this reason we are committed to social justice and disaster relief both locally and globally, continuing the path of those who have gone before us.
This is a closed event.
South Austin Neighborhood Association Mtg.
Friendship Baptist Church 5200 W. Jackson, Chicago, IL, United StatesCOPA staff will provide a presentation with Chicago's South Austin residents to educate and inform them about the agencies investigative process, including answer questions.This event is open to the public.
NAACP Chicago Southside Branch General Meeting
Avalon Park Library 8148 S. Stony Island, Chicago, IL, United StatesCOPA will be a guest speaker at the NAACP Political Action Committee Meeting. The Political Action Committee researches and initiates legislation that deals with the Game Changers and educates NAACP members of pending and active legislation that affect the political, educational, social, and economic interests of minorities.
This event is open to the public .
Bridging the Gap Between Law Enforcement & The Community
Salvation Army Freedom Center 825 N. Christiana Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Chicago Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. presents a panel discussion on ways law enforcement and the community can work together to have a better relationship and safer communities. Elected officials, community leaders and organizations are invited. CPD Commander Kevin Johnson of the 11TH Chicago Police District will be on hand as guest panelists. This event is in partnership with the Salvation Army Freedom Center, and the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executive. Various topics will be discussed including local policing tactics and new technology; prevention and community based intervention programs; and community policing partnerships. This event is open to the public.
4th Ward Michael Reese Community Meeting
Northeastern Illinois University 700 East Oakwood Blvd, Chicago, IL, United States4TH Ward Alderman Sophia D. King is hosting Michael Reese Community Meeting. Come and meet the development team and hear what they will say about the project moving forward. This is an opportunity for residents to meet developers as well as the Advisory Council. This event is open to the public.
Congressman Bobby Rush Host Winter Resource Fair
Gary Comer Youth Center 7200 S. Ingleside Ave, Chicago, ILCongressman Bobby L. Rush, 1st District of Illinois in Conjunction with Peoples Gas, ComEd, and CEDA host Winter Resource Fair. Representatives from COPA will be on-site to provide attendees with information about agency services to the community. This is event is open to the public and to residents seeking home energy assistance.
6TH Ward Quarterly Community Meeting
Crerar Memorial Presbyterian Church 8101 S. Calumet Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesThis community meeting presented by Alderman Roderick T. Sawyer will highlight important information about the City of Chicago’s upcoming projects. Several City Agencies will be on hand to better educate our community on improving the quality of life for all residents. Come out to meet your Alderman and his staff and mingle with your neighbors. The event is open to the public