R City CDC

05/22/2026

Meet Alex: R CITY 5K Runner! 🏃‍♂️✨

The Race Against Gun Violence is less than TWO weeks away, and Alex is gearing up for his second 5K!

Alex has been part of the R CITY family since 2021, putting in over 975 hours of programming. He is helpful, funny and a team player who is always willing to perform a poem or skit during our community events. He is open and bubbly and definitely not scared to speak his mind.

Whether he’s on exploring Chicago on a field trip, performing at community events, or mixing mortar as a Harambee apprentice, he represents exactly what it means to walk from "kindergarten to career."

🧡 Sponsor Alex’s race today! Your support keeps our teens safe, active, and inspired through our summer programs.

🔗 Check out rcitycdc.org/race to support Alex's race!

05/21/2026

THIS FRIDAY-- 7-8 PM-- Join and The Church Outside the Walls in the River City Commons for an hour of prayer and outreach as part of , a city-wide event organized by Chicagoland United in Prayer that calls us to united prayer and action for peace in strategic locations of Chicago.

05/19/2026

We are so proud of our young running club who are preparing for the for Peace . Last Friday, they took their practice to the The 606 to run with all sorts of neighbors in a beautiful and safe stretch of trail- an amazing gem in our community.

Support Team R CITY by donated towards our summer fundraiser- and find all the details on the race at rcitycdc.org/race.

05/16/2026

Meet Jordan — a 4th grader running the Race Against Gun Violence for his SECOND year! 🏃🏽‍♂️💙

Jordan is a caring big brother, a leader at R CITY, and the all-time champion of earning R CITY Bucks for positive behavior! He was also the first to complete his Running Club sticker chart this year and is serious about getting his homework done every day!

Over the past 3 years, Jordan has participated in 720+ hours of programming and explored Chicago through 21 field trips with mentors and friends.

Support Jordan’s run and help provide safe, active, and mentor-filled summer programs for kids in our community. Every donation makes a difference!

05/13/2026

Thank you to for inviting us to beautify our outdoor spaces with you- and thank you to the team who organized and planted LOVELY plants we can enjoy in the coming summer months! 🌷🌻🌺

05/12/2026

Many thanks to everyone who came out on Friday to our Mother's Day Celebration- and a SPECIAL thanks to all the mothers, aunts, grandmothers, big sisters who make us who we are!!

We are so glad everyone had a beautiful evening together enjoying good food, fun games and especially our "Sip & Paint" activity with the fancy sparkling juice! 🥰

05/11/2026

We’re looking for a compassionate, dependable team member to help support our youth programs! Visit rcitycdc.org/apply for more information!

The Program Driver & Floater position includes transporting youth and staff to field trips and community outings while also serving as a positive adult presence and chaperone. You’ll help create safe, supportive experiences for young people by providing trauma-aware support and intervention when youth need extra encouragement or assistance engaging in activities. If you’re passionate about mentoring, youth development, and making a difference in the community, visit rcitycdc.org/apply 💙

05/09/2026

🏃🏾‍♀️ Meet Maddison — a true ray of sunshine at R CITY! From dance and cooking to Running Club and community events, to "twinning" with our Executive Director Charnesha, Maddison brings energy and joy to everything she does. ☀️

This June, she’s running in the Race Against Gun Violence with Team R CITY for the 2nd year in a row! 💙

By sponsoring Maddison's race, you help provide:
✔️ Summer camp
✔️ Youth job training
✔️ Community events
✔️ Safe spaces & mentors for local youth

Every dollar supports R CITY summer programming and helps ensure no child is turned away.

Visit rcitycdc.org/race toDonate today and cheer Maddison on!

05/07/2026

Join us tomorrow at River City Community Church for our annual Mother's Day Celebration from 5-7 PM- completely FREE! Enjoy a family meal, games, activities, youth performances and prizes- ALL are welcome! 🌸❤🌸

Join us in an evening of celebration, as we honor all the women who nurture our lives and community. Enjoy a nice family style dinner and special performances from our youth.

05/05/2026

What a blast to take R CITY youth to Wrigley Field to enjoy the very first Chicago HBCU Baseball Classic this Saturday featuring Prairie View A&M Panthers and the Alabama A&M Bulldogs! ⚾📣⚾