NeighborWorks Events and Volunteer Opportunities
Calling all volunteers!
It’s that time of the year again! Time for our annual NeighborWorks activities! Homeownership Month is celebrated every June, which means we’ll be strengthening the communities we live in and serve.
We’ll be hosting NeighborWorks Events across the entire Chicagoland area.
South Side – Bronzeville
Date: Friday, May 8th
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Wendell Phillips High School & Surrounding Blocks
Meet-up Spot: 244 E. Pershing Rd., Chicago, IL 60653
Event Overview: A youth‑centered activation designed to engage students during the school day.
Planned activities include:
- School beautification through flower planting
- Community clean‑up of surrounding blocks
- Service‑learning credit for student volunteers
- Financial basics mini‑session (bank accounts, budgeting, credit)
- Engagement with Apostolic Faith Church and additional community partners
West Side – West Garfield Park
Date: Saturday, June 13th
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: African Heritage Garden
Address: 4300 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60624
Event Overview: A community‑focused event centered on revitalizing the African Heritage Garden and celebrating cultural heritage.
Planned activities include:
- Garden restoration and planting
- Community engagement activities
- Partnerships with local organizations and residents
South Suburbs – Blue Island
Event Overview: Community Garden Refresh and area beautification.
Date: Saturday, June 13th
Time: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: 2805 W. 141st Street, Blue Island, Illinois (adjacent to the Blue Island Rec Center)
These volunteer events allow residents to build camaraderie with neighbors, beautify shared spaces, and learn more about our important work.
Do you have questions or ideas for a Neighborworks Event in Your Area? Contact Our Community Engagement Director Sonia Arciniega.
