Brighton Park
Neighborhood Council

Brighton Park Neighborhood Council (BPNC) is a community-based, nonprofit organization striving to create a vibrant and equitable community where everyone can thrive.
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Community Organizing

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Learn how we are working to increase resources in Chicago public schools.

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Community Health

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BPNN Community Resource Guide

Discover the wide range of services offered by our BPNN partners in our Community Resource Guide.
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The DePaulia

Treatment Not Trauma: Brandon Johnson’s mental health plans

BPNC's Treatment Not Trauma organizer Any Huamani shares her thoughts
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Celebrating Treatment Not Trauma's Latest Win

Treatment Not Trauma Organizer, Any Huamani, recaps the campaign's latest win.
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Celebrating Treatment Not Trauma's Latest Win

Treatment Not Trauma Organizer, Any Huamani, recaps the campaign's latest win.
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BPNC Events
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Years in the Making: Breaking Ground on the BPNN Service Center

In February 2024, BPNC alongside BPNN partners and elected officials joined together to break ground on the BPNN Service Center.
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Beyond the Classroom: Celebrating the Holidays with Parent Mentors!

Brighton Park Neighborhood Council is very proud of our parent mentors. Our Parent Mentors are leaders in the classroom and beyond. This holiday season, they lead various projects from neighborhood clean-ups to Christmas card writing.
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Brighton Park Youth-Led Kermes: Pozole, Games, and Honoring Family Time

Youth from Leaders of Tomorrow alongside BPNC's Youth Life Coaches held our first ever Kermes filled with games for children, raffles, creative activities, and a shared meal of pozole.
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Burgers, Basketball, and Building Community: A Reflection on Summer BBQs

This year, BPNC in collaboration with New Life Centers and 12th Ward Alderwoman Julia Ramirez's office, hosted several summer barbecues at Kelly Park where youth could meet one another, enjoy a meal, and have a safe space.
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BPNC's 14th Annual Youth Summit

BPNC's 14th annual youth summit hosted over fifteen one-hour workshops this year.
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Celebrating Community: End of year celebration

On May 16, 2023, we hosted an end-of-year celebration with Kelly College Prep, a community school partner.
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BPNC staff join mayor's transition subcommittees.

We are excited to have a seat at the table and to work alongside other community leaders to ensure that the voices of Brighton Park are heard.
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A successful dia de los niños. Distributed over 300 toys to Brighton park youth.

We received almost 800 toy donations that we were able to distribute to youth from the community. It was an event filled with love, joy, and tons of fun!
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CCW awarded the Ron Sable Award for Activism!

Congratulations to the BPNC team and the entire Collaborative for Community Wellness on being awarded the Ron Sable Award for Activism! Thank you Crossroads Fund for the recognition.
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The DePaulia

Treatment Not Trauma: Brandon Johnson’s mental health plans

BPNC's Treatment Not Trauma organizer Any Huamani shares her thoughts
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Chalkbeat Chicago

Amid Chicago’s migrant influx, one school is trying to help newcomer students navigate trauma

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ABC7

Edgewater Residents Resist Chicago Migrants Moving into Broadway Armory, Leaders Want More Resources

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WGN

‘Treatment, Not Trauma’: Chicago leaders discuss how to address the city’s mental health

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Block Club Chicago

Cops Should Not Respond To Mental Health Emergencies, Experts Say As City Weighs Ordinance

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Chicago Sun-Times

Schools Respond To Mental Health Crisis By Connecting Students

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Chicago Chalkbeat

Chicago Eyes Dramatically Expanding its Sustainable Community Schools Program

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