🍂🍁 Thank you for joining us!
Dear Neighbor,
Last Saturday, my office had the pleasure of bringing together community partners and health services for our Annual Fall Family Health Fair at Kosciusko Park! We partnered with Alderman Carlos Rosa from the 35th Ward and the Koz Park Advisory Council for a great event.
We're grateful that our partners at Walgreens distributed flu and covid vaccines, and Centro San Bonifacio and the National Association of Hispanic Nurses provided blood pressure and glucose checks. Local businesses Epic Studio Barbers gave free haircuts to kids, and Prism Games held card and board game demos. We also had 30 community organizations and neighboring elected offices join us to offer health services, resources, and giveaways.
Thank you to all community organizations, elected offices, volunteers, and attendees who made this year’s fair a success!
As always, any and all feedback is appreciated. If you have any questions about our community partners or the services they offer, please reach out to us and we will be happy to connect you.
All my best,
Will
Winter Clothing Drive
We are kicking off our annual Winter Clothing Drive! Our district office is partnering with Senator Natalie Toro, local mutual aid organizations, and small businesses to collect winter clothing to distribute to our neighbors in need. Through December 16, we are accepting donations for new or gently used:
Coats
Boots
Scarves
Hats
Gloves and Mittens
And new diapers!
Please drop off your donations at our marked donation boxes at any of the local businesses listed. Reach out to our office at (773) 853-2570 for any questions or concerns.
Job Fair
In collaboration with Senator Toro’s office, we will be hosting a Job Fair at Portage-Cragin Library on Friday, December 6 from 10 AM - 2 PM. The fair will feature representatives from community organizations and state agencies seeking employees. Employers joining us at the fair include Access Living, Illinois Department of Employment Security, the Department of Children and Family Services, and the Illinois State Comptroller.
DALE and Work Permit Workshops
Chicago Community and Workers Rights is hosting a series of workshops for victims and witnesses of employment rights violations, and people seeking to apply or extend their work permits. These workshops will be providing this FREE service on the following dates:
Thursday, November 21 - DALE, Work Permit Extensions
Thursday, December 5 - DALE, Applying for a Work Permit for the first time
Thursday, December 12 - DALE, Work Permit Extensions
Thursday, December 19 - DALE, Applying for a Work Permit for the first time
Thursday, January 9 - DALE, Work Permit Extensions
Those who are interested can contact Tenoch at tenoch@chicagoworkersrights.org or at 773-733-2315.
Thanksgiving Office Closure
Our office will be closed Wednesday, November 27 through Friday, November 29 in observance of Thanksgiving. We will re-open on Monday, December 2, from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. We wish you and yours a restful, reflective, and safe holiday. Thank you!