The Southwest Collective

06/19/2026

A quick Freedom and Independence Day reminder, because it's been a while since some folks re-upped their basic Constitutional knowledge:

Freedom of Speech applies to the GOVERNMENT. On the streets and in these comments, if you say something out of pocket...there will be reactions, counterpoints, and consequences.

Please review our pinned group rules for further guidance before interrupting everyone's celebrations with some nonsense.

06/19/2026

This is why they’re good again 🖤

This fun kids book can be found at our Gage Park little free library (along 56th near the playground).

Also … Gage Park residents are organizing to win a BIG free library for their community. Learn more, and get involved, by following Equity For All of Us.

06/18/2026

06/18/2026

Many of our youth look to small businesses like cafes as a refuge. If you're able, please consider opening your doors and getting to know our young people this summer.

You can also let them know about the My Chi My Future resource to help them find more free, safe options for fun this summer.
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Muchos de nuestros jóvenes ven en los pequeños negocios, como las cafeterías, un refugio. Si le es posible, por favor considere abrir sus puertas y conocer a nuestros jóvenes este verano.

También puede informarles sobre el recurso "My Chi My Future" para ayudarles a encontrar más opciones gratuitas y seguras para divertirse este verano.

06/17/2026

“The last thing Horacio Arroyo remembers is seeing the grill of a black car behind him before waking up in the hospital and realizing he could not move his arm. Then he realized he couldn’t move his leg either, as both were broken.

The driver also struck a fire hydrant and crashed into a Gage Park car dealership before rolling over, police said.

No charges were filed in the incident.”

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We talk a lot about fatal vehicle crashes, and rightfully so, but for every fatality on our roads there are more than 100 *serious* injuries.

These crashes don’t usually make the news, but they take a tremendous physical and financial toll on our neighbors and their families.

06/17/2026

What exactly IS our Freebies for Families event? It's "mutual aid for mamas," in memory of Marlen Ochoa-Lopez, who was murdered while seeking free baby clothes from a Facebook group. Please join us on June 27 to connect with us, and other parents.

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06/17/2026

06/17/2026

((Español en los comentarios)) Big storms are expected this afternoon. In order to avoid having our basements and streets flooded:

⛈️ Delay dishwashers, laundry machines, showers and baths until the alert is over

🚮 Keep trash off the ground, so it doesn't block our sewer openings on the street

🍂 When sweeping or blowing yard debris, BAG IT so it doesn't block our sewer grates

🌳 Try to remove or move storm debris like tree branches so they are not blocking sewer grates or openings.

🚨 Sign up for the MWRD Overflow Action Alerts, so you know when to slow your water usage: https://mwrd.org/community-action/overflow-action