Thank you for joining us at our Town Hall!
Dear Neighbor,
I wanted to thank all who joined us at our annual Legislative Town Hall in collaboration with State Representative Lillian Jimenez and State Senator Omar Aquino! We had a productive and powerful evening reviewing the spring legislative session together and engaging with neighbors on issues important to our daily lives, like housing, healthcare, immigration, labor rights, the climate, and restorative justice.
Special thank yous to Graciela Guzman, our guest moderator for keeping us on topic and on time; Segundo Belvis Ruiz Cultural Center for hosting us in their incredible space; El Azteca for providing delicious tacos; and the staff of all participating offices who worked hard to make this town hall a success!
If you missed it, you can tune into the live stream here: https://fb.watch/tqwl5J1CTH/, send any questions you have about the spring legislative session to will@repguzzardi.com, or join me at the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance’s Community Report Forum on Thursday, July 25! You can RSVP here!
All my best,
Will
Back to School Fair and Local Business Mercado
We are hosting our Annual Back to School Fair and Local Business Mercado with Hermosa Neighborhood Association on Saturday, August 17 from 10am to 1pm, at Kelvyn Park, 4438 W Wrightwood. There will be free backpacks, school supplies, and produce, all while supplies last! Plus, local vendors, health resources and services, and other helpful community resource tables.
If you are a small, local business interested in becoming a vendor at the mercado, please fill out this form with HNA.
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program
The Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program provides qualifying older adults coupons that can be used as cash to purchase fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, honey, and herbs at participating farmers markets and roadside vendors. Each coupon booklet has five $10 coupons for a total value of $50.
To qualify, individuals must be 60 years or older, live in Chicago, and have a household income of not more than 185% of the federal poverty income guidelines. Qualifying older adults must complete a paper application–provided on site at markets–and show proof of age and address. State IDs, city IDs, medical records, and bills can be used for this proof. Proof of income is NOT required. Each qualifying older adult may only receive one coupon booklet per summer. You can find an updated list of distribution locations and more information here.
Mood & Foods Solidarity Triangle Series
Moods + Foods is a performance series at Solidarity Triangle, 2819 N Milwaukee, held on Thursday evenings in July and August from 6-8pm. Check out the lineup! Above is the season's full schedule!
Art Workshop
The 30th Ward is partnering with The Art Institute to bring an art workshop to Chopin Park, 3420 N Long Ave. on Monday, July 29 from 6 to 7:30pm. This workshop is free and open to participants of all experience levels, from beginner to advanced artists. All necessary supplies will be provided. Space is limited, and registration is required at https://forms.gle/KzMMsGWLWYSpfsNw8.