Join Us! Join the Reach Crew on Thursday April 18th for a Sofar Sounds pop-up concert benefiting our non profit partner, CAPE! LOCATION: Like all Sofar Shows, the venue is a secret until the day before the show! It will be in the Loop but check back here before the show for the venue address. […]
What's the Scoop? iMentor is working to rebalance the odds and give every CPS student a fair chance to realize their dreams, by matching students who attend schools in low-income communities with a college-educated mentor to support them on the path to college. One email a week and one structured event a month is […]
What's the Scoop? Join us as at Cara to participate in our special YPWeek Morning Motivations! The best way to experience Cara’s mission at work is to participate in their morning tradition called Motivations. Part storytelling, part song, and all inspiration, Motivations takes place each Monday through Thursday morning before our Cara community start […]
What's the Scoop? Green City Market’s Indoor Market will be open at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum from 8am - 1pm. There will be a cooking demo at 10:30am, and their vendors have a variety of local products including apples, pears, root veggies, greens, jams, bread, meat, eggs, dairy, and more. More info on the vendor […]
JOIN THE PARTY!Join the Reach crew as we celebrate our new partnership with My Block, My Hood, My City. The celebration will take place at Bounce in River North. Your $35 ticket includes a full brunch and an open bar including beer, mimosas, and well drinks. Come brunch with us and learn more about our […]
What's the Scoop? What's the Scoop? Special Programming: 9:00am – Welcome Remarks from GCM Board & Staff followed by cake from Bennison's Bakery 10:30am – Chef Demo with Paul Virant of Vie 11:30am – Chef Demo with Sieger Bayer of The Publican Throughout the Day: 8:00am-12:00pm – Club Sprouts Open – Making Biodegradable Seed Starts 8:00am-12:00pm – Ask the […]
What's the Scoop? Join us for a day of urban farming with Chicago Lights! The Chicago Lights Urban Farm is dedicated to cultivating a thoughtful and engaged community of youth and adults through educational and economic opportunities, hands-on learning experiences, and access to fresh, local, and sustainably grown produce. Help plant and harvest produce, weed beds, […]
What's the Scoop? Join us as a champion for a CPS student navigating the complex path to college! Mentor orientation is open to all interested volunteers, whether you have started a mentor application or not. At mentor orientation, you'll meet other new volunteers, learn more about iMentor and the specific responsibilities of being a […]
What's the Scoop? The seventh annual Work to Play Cup will host Urban Initiatives' continuum of programming participants and their families. The event is a day for the entire Urban Initiatives community to celebrate our participants' hard work and dedication during the school year. Volunteering roles: Coach Traffic Control Aide Lunch Help Registration UI […]
What's the Scoop? We're putting in the work it takes to make real change. Join us Saturday morning in South Chicago where we'll be helping the 8000 S. Constance Block Club transform their block. We're meeting at 10am alongside local residents to cut overgrowth, plant flowers, paint fire hydrants, pick up litter, and tidy […]