Woke Chicago

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We strive to create change from the inside out by working hard to re-invent a wellness culture of impact that is rooted in unity, equity, and love.

Our work disrupts inequity in well-being by creating access to trauma-informed movement and mindfulness programs within under-resourced Chicago communities & schools. a minority female-led non-profit organization (501c3) formed in response to 2020's cries for racial justice in America & COVID-19's impact on communities of color.

09/24/2026

¿Eres instructor/a de yoga y puedes facilitar una clase completa en español? 🌿

We’re growing our Woke Chicago facilitator community! We are looking for a Spanish-speaking yoga + mindfulness facilitator to help us expand access to intentional, trauma-informed wellness experiences across Chicago.

✨ What you need to know:
• This is paid, contract-based work.
• Newer teachers are welcome!
• We provide trauma-informed onboarding and ongoing mentorship as you grow with us.

📥 READY TO APPLY?
Comment the word “YOGA” below, and we will automatically slide into your DMs with the application link! You can also email us at [email protected].

Know someone who would be a beautiful fit for our community? Share this post with them or tag them in the comments below! 🤎

09/18/2026

Sometimes care looks like a conversation. Sometimes it looks like a steady breath, an intentional movement or a room full of students choosing to pause together.

During Su***de Prevention Awareness Week, Woke Chicago joined students at Olive-Harvey College for a trauma-informed yoga experience centered on movement, mindfulness and connection.

Yoga is not a substitute for mental-health care or crisis support. But creating spaces where students can slow down, reconnect with themselves and feel supported can be one meaningful part of a broader culture of care.

We’re grateful to Olive-Harvey College and City Colleges of Chicago for continuing to make student well-being part of the campus experience—and to every student who showed up exactly as they were. 💛

If you or someone you know needs emotional support, call or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org. Support is available 24/7.

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08/21/2026

Healing happens in community.

We’re gathering in Humboldt Park for another Yoga Sunday this Sunday, July 26th. Join us for a free, trauma-informed yoga practice rooted in connection, breath, and making space for whatever you’re moving through.

This week, our founder Sarah will be leading the practice. No previous yoga experience is needed — all bodies, all levels, and all neighbors are welcome.

We’ll meet at the Humboldt Park Boathouse (1301 N. Humboldt Dr.) at 11:00 am.

Come take a breath with us, move at your own pace, and spend some time caring for yourself alongside your community.

RSVP through the link in our bio.

07/30/2026

🌿 Help shape what’s next for Woke Chicago.

Our virtual Community Welcome Session is happening this coming Tuesday, August 4—and we’d love to meet you.

Whether you’re interested in volunteering, teaching, interning, partnering, sharing your professional expertise, or simply learning more about our work, you belong here. 💛

During this free one-hour gathering, you’ll:

✨ Hear the story behind Woke Chicago
✨ Learn about our programs and community impact
✨ Meet members of the Woke team
✨ Explore meaningful ways to get involved
✨ Share your ideas for what Chicago needs next

📅 Tuesday, August 4, 2026
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM CT
💻 Virtual via Google Meet

🔗 Visit the link in our bio and complete the Community Interest Form to register. We’ll send the Google Meet invitation directly to your inbox.

Can’t attend live? Register anyway, and we’ll email you the recorded presentation afterward. The optional community conversation will remain unrecorded.

No prior experience required. No immediate commitment expected.

Come exactly as you are.

07/27/2026

Want to learn more about Woke Chicago as an organization and find out what you can do to contribute? Connect with us on August 4th at 6:00 pm ET for the Community Welcome Session!

Go to the link in our bio to complete the Community Interest Form and sign up for the Community Welcome Session. We can’t wait to meet you.

07/15/2026

Meet Emily 💛

This Sunday, Emily will lead our community through an all-levels, trauma-informed practice in Humboldt Park.

Emily brings so much warmth, care, and grounded energy to the spaces she enters, and we’re excited for you to experience her teaching.

Come as you are. Bring your mat, water, and a friend.

Sunday, July 19
11:00 AM
Humboldt Park

Register through the link in our bio. 🌿

06/19/2026

Who has access to the tools that help us heal?

That question led to the creation of Woke Chicago in 2020, and it continues to guide our work today.

This Juneteenth, we honor the resilience, wisdom, and contributions of Black communities. We celebrate Black joy, collective care, and the power of community.

We also recognize that freedom is connected to access, opportunity, wellbeing, and the ability to thrive.

Because healing is not a luxury.

It is a necessity.

Happy Juneteenth. ❤️🖤💚

06/11/2026

For the past six years, Woke Chicago has been powered by people who believe wellness should be accessible to everyone.

As we grow, we’re looking for volunteers, interns, teachers, community leaders, creatives, and supporters who want to help shape what’s next.

Whether you have a skill, a story, an hour, or simply a desire to give back—we’d love to meet you. 💛

🌿 Community Welcome Session
📅 June 23, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM CT
💻 Virtual

Complete our Community Interest Form to receive the session link and learn more about ways to get involved.

Together, we’re building healthier, more connected communities across Chicago.

06/05/2026

Woke Chicago turns 6 this year. 💛

Feeling incredibly grateful for every student, teacher, volunteer, donor, partner, and community member who has been part of the journey.

The most meaningful impact is often the hardest to measure.

Thank you for being here.

And if you spot yourself in this video, thank you for helping shape Woke into what it is today. Sarah Anna Ford

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Chicago, IL

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https://www.wokechicago.org/

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