Spotlight: Entrepreneur Fair
B.E.E.P. Planning Committee, pictured from left to right: Ed Boone, Tauheedah Abdullah, Janece Simmons, Dan Valliere, Monica Lopez, Alicia Ivy, Doris Brown and Keith Mohammed
B.E.E.P.’s first Entrepreneur Fair was held in April 2008. Local vendors display their goods, and free workshops are offered, including Financing Your Small Business; Entrepreneurship: How to Get Training; and Business Plan Writing. The third annual Entrepreneurial and Career Expo was held on April 24 at Kelly Hall YMCA in West Humboldt Park and was one of hundreds of free educational events during Money Smart Week.
Neighborhood Support
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How does Chicago Commons support your neighborhood?
Chicago Commons continually looks for ways to partner with residents, schools, other social service agencies, community organizations, churches, and political leaders to address quality-of-life issues in the neighborhood. We lead, support and participate in Community Building projects to identify problems and develop proactive responses to overcome poverty, discrimination and isolation.
Building Employment and Entrepreneurial Partnerships (B.E.E.P.) - Working entirely through a team of volunteers, B.E.E.P. provides job referral and placement, job readiness workshops, training and scholarship opportunities, re-entry services for ex-offenders, entrepreneurial workshops and fairs. To become involved with B.E.E.P., call (773) 826-4282.
New Communities Project Safety Committee – Along with a group of concerned leaders in West Humboldt Park, Chicago Commons helped organize several Crime and Safety town hall meeting, pulling together 145 residents to discuss and work to reduce crime in West Humboldt Park, and to put assets together to impact the reduction on crime in the community. For more information about the New Communities Project Safety Committee, call (773) 826-4282.
Peace and Education Coalition - As an active member of PEC, Chicago Commons works with other members in New City/Back of the Yards to foster relationships among local community stakeholders and create a united vision to help neighborhood children, especially those trapped in a cycle of poverty and violence. For information, or to become involved in the Peace and Education Coalition, please call (773) 638-5600, ex. 1015.
How To Get Involved
Contact us for more information on how to get involved:
| Service | Contact Information |
|---|---|
| Community Building |
Doris Brown (773) 826-4282 browndo@chicagocommons.org |
| B.E.E.P. | (773) 826-4282 or (773) 826-0739 |
| New Communities Project Safety Committee | (773) 826-4282 |
| Peace and Education Coalition | (773) 638-5600, ex. 1015 |
Visit our Locations page for a map and directions to our locations.
Schedule
To view a schedule of our upcoming Neighborhood Support program activities, please view our Calendar.
Additional Information/Links
LISC Chicago's New Communities Program