July 2018
I Grow Chicago Healing Justice Court Grand Opening
Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of our full-size basketball court, the first project of our Peace Campus! We’ll have a ribbon cutting ceremony featuring 7th district police Commander Johnson, who has championed our court, as well as food, music, and games. We’ll also be honoring our supporters and the residents who helped bring this court to life.
Find out more »August 2018
I Grow Chicago Summer of Hope Celebration
We're in our fifth year of Summer of Hope, and that's cause for celebration! Help us honor our campers at our annual end of summer party. We’ll have music, food, and plenty of games. This event is perfect for all ages and families. Whether you’ve never seen our work in action before or you’re a long-time peacekeeper with I Grow Chicago, you won’t want to miss this community event.
Find out more »September 2018
I Grow Chicago Peace Fest
I Grow Chicago is hosting its 3rd annual Englewood Peace Fest on September 1st, from 11am to 5pm. It's an event we are hoping will bring communities together and shine a light on the Englewood community. An afternoon of music, art, games, health & wellness, social service organizations, free food and sports….its a day you won’t forget! (Special thanks to our sponsor/partner Strides for Peace).
Find out more »Healing Sound Voyage at I Grow Chicago
I Grow Chicago is excited to host a special healing event at our Peace House in collaboration with Jay Taylor of Current Vibrations. Come for a relaxing 45-minute lunchtime session of sound therapy. This event is completely free, and all are welcome. Come as you are. ABOUT JAY: Jay Taylor is a musician, sound healer, shamanic practitioner, community builder, and urban farmer. He believes that everyone is doing their best at any given moment AND that expanding our version of…
Find out more »October 2018
I Grow Chicago 2nd Annual Gather Gala
Join us at Salvage One on Thursday, October 18, at the second annual Gather: the I Grow Chicago Gala to fund an entire house for our Peace Campus! Last year our first-ever gala was an amazing celebration of community that sold out with 200 people, raising $60,000 to kick-start our Peace Campus. This year, you won’t want to miss out! Gather: the I Grow Chicago Gala will feature delectable bites from Entertaining Company and delicious wine from Cream Wine. Spend…
Find out more »January 2019
Re:Solutions 2019 to Benefit I Grow Chicago
Join us for Re:Solutions, an arts event exploring Change, Growth, and Innovative Approaches to Addressing Urban Issues. 100% of proceeds benefit local nonprofits working to solve and prevent urban problems in Chicago: I Grow Chicago and CircEsteem. Echoes OfChicago is a nonprofit whose mission is to create affordable, innovative arts and music events that promote Chicago culture and community, while raising awareness and funds for local nonprofits. 100% of each event’s proceeds benefit local nonprofits. Re:Solutions will feature: • An…
Find out more »September 2019
4th Annual Englewood Peace Fest
Hosted by I Grow Chicago and Strides for Peace. From 12pm-4pm on September 7, we will be rocking out for our fourth annual Peace Fest event. 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…
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