Event Calendar

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. 

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 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.

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is hosting Back-to-School Bashes for students and families to celebrate and prepare for the start of the 2022-23 school year. COPA will participate in the CPS bashes to celebrate the new school year and also explain to families the role our agency plays in police accountability. This event will take place on August 12th starting at 2pm at Finkl Elementary located at 2332 S. Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60608.

COPA plans to  join Anna Valencia City Clerk Office along with various other city departments and sister agencies to connect with the community.  At this mobile outreach event COPA will have a resource table and share with the public the agency role in police oversight and explain COPA’s complaint process from intake to case closure.  This event will take place at Marquette Park (6743 S. Kedzie). 

COPA plans to attend the Community Resource Fair at DFSS (Department of Family Support Services) at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service Center located at 4314 S. Cottage Grove Avenue. COPA along with various organizations from the Kenwood/Oakland communities will be present to share resources. The public is welcome to attend this free event that will offer health screenings, job development, record expungement, school supplies, food and the Greater Chicago Food Depository Food Truck.  

COPA plans to  join Anna Valencia City Clerk Office along with various other city departments and sister agencies to connect with the community.  At this mobile outreach event COPA will have a resource table and share with the public the agency role in police oversight and explain COPA’s complaint process from intake to case closure.  This event will take place at Wicker Park (1425 N. Damen Avenue). 

COPA plans to  join Anna Valencia City Clerk Office along with various other city departments and sister agencies to connect with the community.  At this mobile outreach event COPA will have a resource table and share with the public the agency role in police oversight and explain COPA’s complaint process from intake to case closure.  This event will take place at Union Park (1501 W. Randolph Street). 

COPA plans to join the Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council, Gads Hill Center, Playstreets and the Chicago Department of Public Health to participate in a community resource fair. This free event will offer the residents of this area community resources, fun activities, an outdoor zumba class, games, food and much  more.