Posts in 'Community action'

“We looked out from our future home while we were building and saw an empty lot across the street full of potential. We were determined to physically change the corner where we lived. We wanted to get to know our community while building on the foundation that we had with the purchase of our home.”...

It is time to call out and end systemic racism. It runs through our society like a virus, a pervasive pandemic that is infecting hearts and minds, claiming lives and futures.

From porch repairs to health fairs, Habitat Chicago is funding nine resident-led projects this fall.

The Neighborhood Grants Initiative funds projects that bring neighbors together, improve the physical environment of a block, and develop pride and excitement for a neighborhood.

Nearly 100 West Pullman residents gathered together for the neighborhood's 4th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony.

In the fall of 2015 at a monthly West Pullman Community Action Group meeting, Shirley Holden proposed a beautiful idea: “Let’s host a neighborhood tree lighting ceremony!” and just a few short months later, the first ever West Pullman Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony took place. That evening, Ms...

Break out the cake, light some candles, and pop a bottle of champagne – West Pullman’s Community Action Group is turning one and there is a lot to celebrate!