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Oil painting by Je Hlobik via Etsy
Community Initiatives 2023
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Freedom MonthA common connection that Black Americans have is that we are descendants of enslaved Africans. On June 19 (Juneteenth), we honor and uplift our ancestors who endured the great sin of America on this day and celebrate a legacy of freedom in a plethora of creative ways. Most importantly, we give thanks to the Creator and Servant Messiah, the true Grantor of freedom for all!
Celebrate Freedom throughout the month of June and beyond with Common Connections Foundation by perusing some thoughtful weekly suggestions. |
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Freedom Celebration suggestions throughout
the month of June Week of June 5 Freedom Scriptures: Galatians 5:1 It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.
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Week of June 12
Freedom Readings: Strength to Love by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. What to the Slave is the 4th of July? speech by Frederick Douglass Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson The 1619 Project by Nikole Hannah-Jones The Hill We Climb poem by Amanda Gorman |
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Week of June 19
Freedom Activities:
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Week of June 26
Freedom Movies: Descendant Marshall 12 Years a Slave Harriet 13th Selma Till Malcom X 1619 Project Docu-series Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches Henry Louis Gates' PBS Documentary Collection |
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Chicago Sky
Community Outings 2023 Chicago's very own Chicago Sky are back and in full effect for the 2023 season! Provide a safe, positive and fun experience for our Chicago youth, families and communities this summer and request your free Chicago Sky home game tickets today! Home game tickets are available for individuals, small and large groups. Bus transportation is available to and from the Wintrust Arena.
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Chicago Sky Summer 2022 by Alison
2022 Chicago Sky Memories
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Block clubs are no longer distant memories. Our elders have shown us what it looks like to care for our homes, our neighborhoods and community - the people who live next door, across and down the street, around the corner and even across town! Common Connections Foundation has found this very sentiment in East End CARES Block Club! United together, there is no limit to the good we can do to serve others and care for our community. We are excited to work continually in the spirt of collaboration and grow in our aligned mission. East CARES Block Club's mission: We are the CARING neighbors of East End Avenue, working together in the spirit of service and neighborly love for the vitality of our community. |
East End C A R E S
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Urban Connectional CareConnect with us to show you care throughout the summer, fall and winter seasons. Back to school supplies, coats, toys and more are needed for underserved children and families across our Chicago communities. Give a donation today (no matter the amount) that will go towards the purchase of connectional care items listed below.
Or directly purchase items to donate from one or all of our Amazon Wish Lists:
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“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members, a heart of grace, and a soul generated by love.”
- Coretta Scott King - |
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Back to School
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Autumn to Winter Care
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Hygiene Care
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Hunger Care
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