Make a Difference and Volunteer with RAGE on August 18th & August 19th!!

Posted: August 17, 2017 in Uncategorized

R.A.G.E. is always working to unite Englewood residents, stakeholders and supporters to transform our neighborhood to truly be a Greater Englewood. This Friday, August 18th R.A.G.E. will be helping out our community allies for their Back to School Bar-B-Que. On Saturday, August 19th, we will be Building on the Block with Chicago Cares. An hour or two of your time can really make a difference in the Greater Englewood community. Service Learning hours can be provided for student volunteers. Check out the details for both volunteer opportunities below…


Fathers and Mothers United 5th Annual Englewood Back to School Bar-B-Que- Friday, August 18th

gvhR.A.G.E. will be supporting Fathers and Mothers United (FAMU) 5th Annual Englewood Back to School Bar-B-Que on Friday, August 18th. The event takes place on the grounds of Team Englewood High School -6201 S. Stewart Ave- from 1pm-6pm. Volunteers are needed to help set up (starting at 12pm), serve food, and pass out book bags and school supplies during the event. If you are interested in volunteering at this event email joinrage@gmail.com or simply show up and help out.

FAMU is devoted to taking time to understand, motivate and give back to our youth!

 


Chicago Cares  + R.A.G.E. – Building on the Block Project – Friday, August 19th

R.A.G.E. has formed a new partnership with Chicago Cares! This partnership is helping to beautify the vacant lot next to our headquarters. We need volunteers to assist with this on-going project happening on various Saturdays. Volunteers started building on the block on August 5th creating two planter benches. We will continue this work on August 19th from 9am-11am! The remaining Saturday dates to volunteer with this project are the following:

Work will include light construction, painting rooms, creating murals, and other miscellaneous tasks. By doing this volunteers will be helping RAGE build out a space where we can break down barriers in communication and promote positivity through solution-based approaches. If you are interested in helping out register HERE.

The Resident Association of Greater Englewood (R.A.G.E.) is a resident-driven organization whose mission is to mobilize residents of the community, utilizing asset-based development and innovative organizing techniques. 

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For more information contact us at JoinRAGE@gmail.com or 866-845-1032.

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