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
10th Ward Park Advisory Meet & Greet with Alderwoman Garza
Vodak-East Side Library 3710 East 106th, Chicago, IL, United StatesLearn about what Park Advisory Councils are and what they do, meet existing 10th Ward Park Advisory Councils, learn how to form one in your local park and meet others who are interested too. This event is open to the public.
Cook County State’s Attorney Kimberly M. Foxx’s 28th Annual C.F. Stradford Awards Ceremony
Parkway Ballroom 4455 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesIn recognition of African American History Month, Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx along with members of the office’s African American Advisory Council presented the C.F. Stradford Award to two individuals who have made contributions to the African American community through their professional lives. The C.F. Stradford Award is named for Cornelius Francis Stradford, a pioneer in the legal community and co-founder of the Cook County Bar Association and the National Bar Association. This event is open to the public with RSVP.
9th Ward Town Hall Meeting with Alderman Beale
Pullman Presbyterian Church 550 East 103rd Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesCome and greet Alderman Anthony A. Beale at the 9th Ward Town Hall Meeting. This event open to the public.
25th District Beat Meeting
North Grand High School 4338 W. Wabansia, Chicago, IL, United StatesMeeting for residents from beat 2534 to discuss crime and safety issues with police working on those beats and to develop solutions to those issues. The event is open to the public.
Hyde Park Community Action Councils (CACs)
Walter H. Dyett High School 555 E. 51st Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesHyde Park Community Action Council (CAC) is hosting a meeting on Wednesday, February 28TH at 6PM at Dyett High School. There are several CACs across Chicago. Each works to empower the community they serve to lead the improvement of local quality education. CAC members include parents; elected officials; faith-based institutions, health care and community-based organizations; Local School Council (LSC) members; business leaders; educators and school administrators; staff members from Chicago’s Sister Agencies; community residents; and students. This event is open to the public.