Garfield Park Community Council

Garfield Park Community Council The Garfield Park Community Council is dedicated to the revitalization of the Garfield Park community on Chicago’s West Side.

The Garfield Park Community Council (GPCC) was created in 2005 as part of LISC Chicago’s New Communities Program. For the first seven years, we were an affiliate of the Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance before becoming independent in 2012. The GPCC’s work centers on four priority areas identified by residents: Housing, Business Development, Wellness, and Public Safety; resident committees are in

strumental in helping staff define policies and develop programs around these four areas. Over the last seven years, the GPCC has successfully facilitated over $8 million in community investment and developed a wide variety of programs in partnership with the community’s strong network of service providers and local institutions.

05/28/2026

The Illinois Court-Based Rental Assistance Program is accepting applications between May 27, 2026 and June 22, 2026. CBRAP provides emergency rental assistance to tenants and housing providers in Illinois with pending cases in eviction court. Applicants may qualify for up to $10,000 that can be applied to past due rent, up to $700 for court costs, and up to two months' future rent to prevent housing displacement. Learn more and apply here: https://www.illinoishousinghelp.org/cbrap

Looking for a home in East Garfield Park or Humboldt Park? Join us for a special opportunity to tour new homes coming so...
05/28/2026

Looking for a home in East Garfield Park or Humboldt Park? Join us for a special opportunity to tour new homes coming soon to your community!

You'll get an early look at available floor plans, pricing, and buyer incentives before the homes officially hit the market! Plus, HUD-Certified Housing Counselors and 3C Developers will be on site to answer all your homebuying questions and guide you through the process.

Check-in begins at 9:45am at Richard M Daley Library, located at 733 N Kedzie Ave. Register at the link in the comments. Seating is limited!

Join Garfield Park community members tomorrow, May 27, at 6pm via zoom to discuss current economic development activity ...
05/26/2026

Join Garfield Park community members tomorrow, May 27, at 6pm via zoom to discuss current economic development activity and open space usage in the neighborhood.

We will have updates on:
- Sankofa Village Wellness Center Opening
- HUB32
- Westgate development
- Bandwith's new cafe
- C.A.R.E. Manor construction
- Youth Garden Corps
- Community Greenhouse
- Garfield Park Neighborhood Market
- Other upcoming events in the community, focusing on housing and wellness

Register at the link in the comments!

Are you subscribed to our newsletter? If not, you're missing out on the best way of learning about so many of the commun...
05/22/2026

Are you subscribed to our newsletter? If not, you're missing out on the best way of learning about so many of the community-building activities going on in Garfield Park. This past newsletter featured information about community gardening, affordable and sustainable housing, volunteer and career opportunities, events in Garfield Park and at the Conservatory, and more!

In the comments, you can find a link to our most recent newsletter and the link to register.

Thank you to everyone who has donated to support the Youth Garden Corps Appeal! In total, we have raised just over $7,60...
05/21/2026

Thank you to everyone who has donated to support the Youth Garden Corps Appeal! In total, we have raised just over $7,600 of our $10,000 goal, thanks in large part to a $3,600 anonymous donor who matched early donations in honor of Wellness Director Angela Taylor. That still means that we have just over $2,600 to fundraise before the appeal ends this today!

We couldn't do this work without the support of our donors and we hope that you will help us support the futures of our youth and the system of community gardens that keeps this community fed! Donate at the link in the comments.

If you are interested in donating via check or donor-advised fund, please contact Development and Communications Manager Patrick Gallagher Landes at [email protected].

Tonight! Join the Garfield Community Council at our Go Solar and Save virtual Workshop to learn about installing solar p...
05/20/2026

Tonight! Join the Garfield Community Council at our Go Solar and Save virtual Workshop to learn about installing solar panels on home, this coming Wednesday, May 20, from 6pm - 7pm via Zoom.
Aretha Berdell, a local resident and Illinois Solar For All Grassroots Educator, will discuss the benefits, process, and financial aspects involved with solar Energy. An Approved Vendor will discuss how to get residential and non profit solar at little to no cost. Register at the link in the comments!

NeighborSpace, GPCC's partner in preserving space for our community Garden Network is hosting tree planting events this ...
05/15/2026

NeighborSpace, GPCC's partner in preserving space for our community Garden Network is hosting tree planting events this month and next, including at two of the Garden Network's members, Chicago Farmworks on May 16 and 17, and on May 30 and 31. RSVP at the link in the comments!

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate GPCC's birthday at the soft opening of Unison Cafe at BandWith Chicago's...
05/15/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate GPCC's birthday at the soft opening of Unison Cafe at BandWith Chicago's new home in Garfield Park at 152 S. California Ave! This Saturday, Unison Cafe will have its Grand Opening from 9am - 3pm. All drinks will be 50% off!

Join Chicago Park District Officials, 28th Ward Alderman Ervin and community members as we cut the ribbon and celebrate ...
05/15/2026

Join Chicago Park District Officials, 28th Ward Alderman Ervin and community members as we cut the ribbon and celebrate new improvements at the park! Park 602 is a dynamic community plaza and roller rink, providing a vibrant space for recreation, events, and neighborhood engagements.

Improvements included vibrant painted surfacing, a nature play area, site lighting, and a variety of furnishings such as benches and structures, outdoor activity spaces, landscape enhancements, decorative perimeter fencing, and updated site utilities.

Join the Garfield Community Council at our Go Solar and Save virtual Workshop to learn about installing solar panels on ...
05/15/2026

Join the Garfield Community Council at our Go Solar and Save virtual Workshop to learn about installing solar panels on home, this coming Wednesday, May 20, from 6pm - 7pm via Zoom.

Aretha Berdell, a local resident and Illinois Solar For All Grassroots Educator, will discuss the benefits, process, and financial aspects involved with solar Energy. An Approved Vendor will discuss how to get residential and non profit solar at little to no cost. Register at the link in the comments!

Address

300 N Central Park Avenue
Chicago, IL
60624

Telephone

(773) 948-8989

Website

https://beacons.ai/gpccouncil

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