Reach Out Community Center N.F.P.

Reach Out Community Center N.F.P. Our future home and youth program will dedicate to help the youth of Chicago's South Lawndale reach their full potential through a variety of courses!

"There is no greater purpose than service to others." - Socrates

Reach Out Community Center N.F.P. (ROCC) is a 501c3 organization started by Dorothy Flisk in 2008. It is located on Chicago's West Side in the South Lawndale neighborhood, which, unfortunately, suffers more than its share of crime, poverty and gang activity. The 17,000 square foot building that will eventually house Reach Out Commun

ity Center needs extensive renovation to bring the building up to code and to be a place where South Lawndale's kids can feel safe and excited to learn. Thanks to the Chicago 10th District Police station, Reach Out Community Center (ROCC) offer after school and summer programs. Once we are able to open our doors at the Troy Street location, ROCC will work with kids between the ages of 6-17. The after school programs will offer a variety of introductory programs in shorter increments, which allows children to explore many different types of activities like photography, cooking, music, history, and theater. Classes will focus on one particular activity, but in a more extensive way than the "sampling" the after-school program will offer. Reach Out will allow the youth to choose their own classes, and all classes will teach skills in logical steps while adapting to the individuals child's and small group's respective learning abilities. The programs offered at Reach Out will give children skills they will utilize throughout their lives, not to mention important lessons about patience, practice, and confidence in themselves. BUT WE NEED YOUR HELP BEFORE WE CAN EVEN OPEN OUR DOORS TO THE MANY KIDS WHO NEED OUR SUPPORT. Until now, Reach Out has depended on extensive fundraising efforts to purchase and demolish the building that we hope will someday be the crown jewel of South Lawndale's community. But now, our need is greater than ever. Will you help us help kids? Even if you can't give money, we are in need of materials and labor to help rehab our building. Every bit helps us help others.

Join us for our 17th Annual Reaching for the Stars Gala on October 17 at PhD Pub in Chicago! It will be a fun evening wi...
09/22/2025

Join us for our 17th Annual Reaching for the Stars Gala on October 17 at PhD Pub in Chicago! It will be a fun evening with live music, dinner, drinks and raffles for a good cause! Purchase your tickets at www.reachoutcc.org

We're excited to announce that we will be sponsoring a basketball camp in partnership with Eli Quintana, former Harlem G...
02/27/2025

We're excited to announce that we will be sponsoring a basketball camp in partnership with Eli Quintana, former Harlem Globetrotter & professional basketball player.

March 8, 2025- April 12, 2025, Saturdays, 12-3pm.
Camp will be located at 6445 27th Pl, Berwyn, IL.

Message us or Eli Quintana if you are interested in registering!

Thank you to for your partnerships in making the cooking classes a success!
02/25/2025

Thank you to for your partnerships in making the cooking classes a success!

Thank you for your generous donation towards our Reaching for the Stars gala! Be sure to stay tuned for details on our ...
02/25/2025

Thank you for your generous donation towards our Reaching for the Stars gala! Be sure to stay tuned for details on our incredible fundraiser in October!

Join us in January with and for youth cooking classes!
12/02/2024

Join us in January with and for youth cooking classes!

Thankful to be a part of UCAN annual Thanksgiving turkey giveaway! Reach Out Community Center was happy to provide the b...
11/24/2024

Thankful to be a part of UCAN annual Thanksgiving turkey giveaway! Reach Out Community Center was happy to provide the bags to fill with much needed Thanksgiving groceries. What an amazing feeling to give back to 200 families in need!

11/24/2024
Reach Out Community Center N.F.P. Had a great time supporting trunk or treat!
11/05/2024

Reach Out Community Center N.F.P. Had a great time supporting trunk or treat!

Reach Out Community Center N.F.P. Had a great time supporting UCAN’s trunk or treat!
11/04/2024

Reach Out Community Center N.F.P. Had a great time supporting UCAN’s trunk or treat!

Thank you to Alderwoman Monique L. Scott & your staff for the continued support of Reach Out Community Center!
10/29/2024

Thank you to Alderwoman Monique L. Scott & your staff for the continued support of Reach Out Community Center!

It’s our last weekend until the gala! You won’t want to miss out!! Save $50 on your ticket by using code GALA2024!Join u...
10/19/2024

It’s our last weekend until the gala! You won’t want to miss out!! Save $50 on your ticket by using code GALA2024!

Join us on October 26, 2024 for a spectacular evening with dancing, champagne toast, hors d'oeuvres, amazing dinner and dessert, full open bar, and live music & entertainment! Gift bags full of goodies, raffles, silent auction for travel prizes, museums, performances, sporting events, gift cards to local restaurants and businesses, and MORE!

Also a big shout out to some of our generous donors!

Thank you to:
American Eagle
360 Chicago
Chicago White Sox
Chicago Athletic Clubs
Cinnaholic
Classic Cinemas
Elements Massage
Girl and the Goat
Field Museum
Journeyman's Distillery
Kohl's Children's Museum
Legoland
Lettuce Entertain You
Marriott Theatre
National Museum of Mexican Art
Second City
Shake Shack
The Geneva Inn
Tito's Vodka
Trump Hotel

Buy your tickets today on our website www.reachoutcc.org

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