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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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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