COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS WEEK OF 8.19.24
COPA had a great time engaging the residents of Chicago in the community during the week of 8.19.24. Our office is committed to helping residents understand how to file a complaint or compliment an officer and explain to the public our role in police oversight. Below is a brief description of our most recent community engagement efforts. If you are interested in COPA speaking to your community group or organization, please submit a request via email to COPA-PublicAffairs@chicagocopa.org
Nobel Neighbors Monthly Community Meeting – August 20, 2024
COPA had a great time attending the Nobel Neighbors Community Meeting in the Humboldt Park community. During the summer months this organization holds its meeting at various community organizations in the Humboldt Park area. For the month of August, the meeting was held at New Life Community Church (1410 N. Springfield), which is a community church providing several supportive services through the New Life Centers network including food distribution to the community. Each month COPA looks forward to coming together and connecting with many community stakeholders and residents at these monthly meetings.
2nd Annual Senior Health Fair at Linden House – August 23, 2024
COPA had an amazing time at the 2nd Annual Senior Health Fair at Linden House in the West Town community. Linden House which is affordable housing for senior and individuals with special needs organized the event at their residential building. The fair included music, food, raffles, health screenings, and several community organizations were informing on resources available to the community. COPA was able to set up a resource table and give out information about our role in police accountability.
