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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Pride In The Park With Project Wish
Learning Circle Collaborative
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Board members tabled for Project WISH at Pride in the Park! Project WISH is a research site in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of Illinois Chicago College of Medicine. Their research focuses on infectious conditions, like HIV.
Produce Distribution With Kelly Hall Ymca
In April, board volunteers participated in various tasks ranging from unloading trucks, sorting, bagging and distributing fresh food to Humboldt Park and Garfield Park neighbors facing food insecurity.
Chicago House Partnershiphalloween Party
Board members joined AFC and community partners for the 2nd Learning Circle Collaborative Fundraiser (LCC). The LCC is a program launched in 2021 that provides micro grants, capacity building and leadership development to Black and Latino/x-led organizations.
ILLINOIS’ HIV ADVOCACY DAY
Associate Board members activated power at Illinois’ HIV Advocacy Day in March, engaging with the agency’s advocacy work virtually.
Chicago House Partnershipthanksgiving Baskets
In partnership with Chicago House, the board planned a Halloween party for the families Chicago House serves. The party consisted of games, prizes, a costume contest and refreshments.
Board members partnered with Chicago House & Social Service Agency to provide turkeys and other food items for families and individuals this holiday season. Food was provided for a total of 87 individuals!
