I Grow Chicago to Hold Third Annual Peace Fest
WHAT: I Grow Chicago’s Peace Fest - Block Party
Peace Fest is a street festival that focuses on bringing peace, learning, healing and art to the community. This year, Peace Fest will feature 40+ organizations, all of which will either provide a service or a fun activity for I Grow’s neighbors. Peace Fest is a signature event for I Grow Chicago and a celebration of community. Taking place the Peace Campus in Englewood, this event is meant to be enjoyed by individuals across Chicago, highlighting the hope on Chicago’s South Side. Peace Fest is free and open to all ages. Food will be available, along with live music, basketball, yoga, a caricature artist, two bounce houses and other activities.
WHEN: Saturday, September 7 from 12-4 p.m.
WHERE: I Grow Chicago (6402 S. Honore St., Chicago) - Peace Campus/Englewood
About I Grow Chicago
In 2014, I Grow Chicago opened the Peace House, a previously abandoned home in West Englewood that they transformed into a community gathering space. They are creating a culture of hope in Englewood, where a community is ready to make a difference for themselves, their neighbors, and their children. I Grow Chicago engages and employs residents to build their vision of their community and collaboratively work together to lead in five service areas: mentorship and skill building, restorative justice and community building, yoga and mindfulness, creative expression and sustainability and urban farming. They assist approximately 280 individuals on a weekly basis (150 adults and 130 youth) and 3,000 individuals per year. For more information, please visit https://www.igrowchicago.org/.
Keywords:
I Grow Chicago, Peace Fest
Posted in Englewood Quality of Life, Good In Englewood, Community Events