11.27.20
Cars lined the block as families and volunteers loaded pounds of food into their trunks. In the backseats, kids smiled and hugged their new stuffed animals, and parents were excited to give their...
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11.10.20
On any given school day, Hayde Gallegos’ children can be found logged into their virtual classes, learning science or jumping around the living room for PE. Though the timing of their lessons are...
Community Spotlight
11.30.20
In late October, Cicero Community Collaborative (CCC) and its partners fed more than 500 Cicero residents at a local food drive. Residents took home boxes of meat, baked goods and fresh produce such...
11.27.20
Cars lined the block as families and volunteers loaded pounds of food into their trunks. In the backseats, kids smiled and hugged their new stuffed animals, and parents were excited to give their...
08.27.20
Hard times call for collaboration and innovation. The COVID-19 pandemic is no different. In response to this health and economic crisis, our neighbors across the region are coupling traditional...
04.17.20
These days, when she’s not trailing after her grandson at home, Vora Long-Williams is helping her neighbors in Englewood. As a member of the Resident Association of Greater Englewood (R.A.G.E.),...
04.15.20
Florida Mosely was sitting at home last Tuesday when her phone rang. Her daughter was calling to tell her cars were lining up around the block of Blue Cap Pantry. She quickly grabbed her keys and...
12.23.19
The claim that breakfast is the most important meal of the day isn’t just an opinion of doctors and foodies. There’s a wealth of science to back it up. According to the Food Research and Action...
04.05.19
In a large warehouse just south of McKinley Park, Anthony Lighthall and his colleagues at National Futures Association (NFA) prepared for a busy day of community service. Outside of his human resources role at NFA, Anthony leads the company’s workplace campaign. He encourages his fellow employees to support United Way and facilitates service projects that advance our mission to build stronger neighborhoods.