Glow in the Dark Paint & Sip Teen Spring Break Event
COPA partnered with Austin Experience, Project Exploration, and Chicago Park District to attend a special Glow in the Dark Paint and Sip event held at the Urban Essentials Coffee Café. This event was created to provide teens with a safe space of fun during their spring break. COPA had a great time helping teens understand …
Roosevelt University Career Path Presentation
COPA will visit a classroom of college students at Roosevelt University to help them understand the role of COPA, the importance of police oversight, discuss effective ways they can help improve positive interactions with law enforcement, and explain career paths in police oversight.
LUCERO Family Health & Resource Fair
COPA attended the LUCERO Family Health & Resource Fair which was held in the South Chicago community and hosted by the University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center of Community Engagement and Cancer Health Equity. Residents were able to connect with community organizations, access resources, and receive health screenings. Alderman Peter Chico was onsite to welcome …
COPA Bingo with Seniors
COPA plans to visit the Department of Family and Support Services Southwest Regional Senior Center located at 6117 S. Kedzie on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 10:15AM. During our visit, COPA will spend time engaging with senior citizens by playing bingo with them.
Northwest Community Alliance Monthly Meeting
COPA will meet with various not-for-profit organizations to discuss community resources that can be offered to Hispanic communities in Chicago. This meeting begins at 9:30am.
Strive 2 Thrive Teen Summit
On March 28th COPA was in the South Shore neighborhood at the Strive 2 Thrive 2024 Teen Summit hosted by the Urban Male Network, Chicago Youth Centers, and DFSS. We had a great time helping teens understand the work that we do. This evet was created to provide teens with a safe space for fun during …
City of Chicago’s My Chi My Future Teen Spring Break Kickback
COPA partnered with Rincon Family Services and Northwest Center for this spring break kickback event held on March 29, 2024. Our agency enjoyed tabling at this event and connecting with young people to help them learn more about our agency. This teen spring break kickback event included various community resources, access to teen employment opportunities, …
Livefree Chicago Women’s History Month Luncheon
COPA had a great time attending Livefree Chicago Women’s History Month Luncheon. This was a great event where COPA was able to connect with various organizations focused on championing various justice issues. We look forward to future opportunities to connect and partner with Livefree Chicago.
MCMF Spring Break Kickback Para Nosostras
COPA had a great time attending this event during CPS spring break on March 29, 2024 which was hosted by TA98. Our agency enjoyed tabling at this event and connecting with young people to help them learn more about our agency. This teen spring break kickback event included various community resources, access to teen employment …
City of Chicago My Chi My Future Teen Bash
On Saturday, March 30th COPA attended the City of Chicago My Chi My Future Teen Bash 2024 held at Navy Pier. COPA had a great time tabling at this event and helping young people understand the work that our agency does. Young people at this fair, which was held during their spring break had access …