What's Happening This Month?
Subject To Change
September: Organizing, Engaging & Strengthening Our Community
September is a month to stay connected, get informed, and continue building community across the 20th Ward. From creating spaces for our seniors to supporting returning citizens and engaging residents in conversations about the future of our neighborhoods, there are several opportunities this month to come together and participate.
Throughout September, we’ll host Senior Bingo, our Third Annual Returning Citizens event, and a CPS community meeting focused on the future of the former Fiske School site. We encourage residents to come out with their neighbors, ask questions, share their perspectives, and stay informed about the issues and opportunities impacting our community.
Community engagement does not stop at an event or meeting. Our office remains committed to keeping residents informed, connecting you with resources, and making sure you have opportunities to be part of conversations that shape the 20th Ward.
Have a question, need assistance with City services, or want more information about an upcoming event? Call the 20th Ward Office at (773) 966-5336 or stop by and speak with our team. We look forward to another month of organizing, learning, connecting, and moving our community forward together.
Browse, view, and download the latest community flyers, events, and resources — updated regularly with local programs and opportunities.
Have a Community Event or Flyer to Share?
Send your event details and flyers to:
Mikiya Coley
mikiya.coley@cityofchicago.org
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(Event promotion is based on timing and capacity.)
Health & Wellness
The City of Chicago offers a variety of health and wellness resources to support seniors in staying active and healthy. These include free or low-cost health screenings, fitness classes, mental health support, nutrition and meal programs, and assistance with managing chronic conditions.
Meal Services
The City of Chicago’s Home Delivered Meal (HDM) Program provides nutritious meals to eligible Chicago residents, 60 years of age and older, who are frail and/ or homebound because of illness, incapacitating disability, or are otherwise isolated. An in-home assessment is conducted by a case manager to determine eligibility for this program.
Transportation Assistance
Transportation is the critical link that assures access to vital services such as health care, social and nutritional services, family and friends, stores and jobs. The availability of transportation allows older adults to live independently in their communities and helps prevent isolation and premature nursing home placement.
Financial Support & Legal Aid
Professional attorneys are available to assist caregivers with various legal issues such as; Power of Attorney, Living Wills, Guardianship and other legal issues that caregivers are often faced with when assisting their older loved ones. Legal services are coordinated and provided by Legal Aid Chicago (LAC).
General Resources
Helpful programs, benefits, and information from across the City of Chicago — all in one place.