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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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Our Focus Areas

Community Organizing

Community Organizing

Learn how we mobilize others, build coalitions, and advocate for meaningful change.

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Youth Services

Youth Services

Learn how BPNC is working to increase resources in Chicago public schools.

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Community Services

Community Services

View our organization's wide range of community services.

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Community Health

Community Health

Read more about the quality mental health services we provide.

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Community Resource Guide

Explore the diverse array of services offered by our BPNN partners, encompassing Education, Medical Care, Mental Health and Emotional Well-Being, Youth Violence Prevention, Financial Support, and Job Training and Employment.

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

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BPNC Events
4
minutes

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.
Read post
BPNC Events
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minutes

BPNC's 14th Annual Youth Summit

BPNC's 14th annual youth summit hosted over fifteen one-hour workshops this year.
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BPNC Events
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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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Celebrating 20 Years of Community

On Friday, Nov. 16th, BPNC celebrated our 20th anniversary, surrounded by more than 500 hundred people who have made our organization what it is today.
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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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