The Neighborhood Bridge

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The Neighborhood Bridge

Catherine-St. Lucy, St. Angela, Chicago Jesuit Academy, Catalyst Circle Rock, and Christ the King College Preparatory School.

Created in 2023 to help individuals and families on the West Side of Chicago thrive, The Neighborhood Bridge is working with more than 40 local organizations to connect residents to a range of high-quality human services in the community. The Neighborhood Bridge is a nonprofit that was created in 2023 to help residents on the West Side of Chicago reach their full potential by connecting them to av

ailable human services in the area. We are partnering with existing, high-quality providers who deliver a range of services, including but not limited to:

--- Primary and mental healthcare

--- Housing assistance

--- Financial counseling and household budgeting

--- Computer competency

--- Job training

--- Violence prevention

A particular focus will be on serving families of students from the Austin neighborhood attending our partner schools: St.

06/10/2026

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join the Chicago Urban League’s 13th Annual Citywide Job Fair and connect with 75+ top employers, including Target Corporation, Chicago Transit Authority, and Peoples Gas.

📅 Wednesday, June 17
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 UIC Forum
725 W. Roosevelt Road, Chicago

Whether you're exploring new opportunities, changing careers, or ready for your next big move, this is your chance to network with leading employers and discover available positions across multiple industries. Register today: https://citywidejobfair.com/

06/09/2026

Join us for an unforgettable day of food, music, and community spirit at the Village of Oak Park's Juneteenth Community Cookout!

📅 Saturday, June 13, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Enjoy a full lineup of entertainment and family-friendly fun, including:

🎤 Two live bands and comedians
🎧 Live DJ
💃 Dancing
🎯 Games & Activities
🍔 Free Food
❤️ Community Fellowship and Celebration

Bring your family, friends, and neighbors as we honor freedom, culture, and togetherness.

🎟️ Admission is FREE, but attendees are encouraged to reserve a spot so organizers can plan for everyone.

Don't miss one of Oak Park's most anticipated community celebrations!

06/02/2026

The Neighborhood Bridge is proud to celebrate the completion of Advocate Training by our newest cohort of volunteers!

Please join us in congratulating:
• LaShone Brown
• Autumn Pierce
• Kathy Kellerher

These dedicated women completed their Advocate training last week and are preparing to support families across our partner school communities through accompaniment, advocacy, and compassionate service.

At The Neighborhood Bridge, our Advocates walk alongside families as they navigate challenges related to housing, education, employment, childcare, financial literacy, health care, and other essential needs. We are grateful for volunteers who are willing to step forward and serve with dignity and purpose.

Interested in becoming an Advocate?

Upcoming 2026 Training Dates:
• July 11 – Bridge Breakfast & Bridge Bearers I
• July 14 – Bridge Bearers II
• September 12 – Bridge Breakfast & Bridge Bearers I
• September 15 – Bridge Bearers II
• November 3 – Bridge Breakfast
• November 10 – Bridge Bearers I
• November 12 – Bridge Bearers II

To learn more about volunteering with The Neighborhood Bridge, visit:
www.theneighborhoodbridge.org

05/28/2026

On Tuesday, May 19, The Neighborhood Bridge joined the St. Catherine–St. Lucy community in celebrating the retirement of Principal Sharon Leamy.

Principal Leamy’s years of leadership, care, and dedication have made a lasting impact on generations of students and families. Her commitment to education and to the Austin community has helped shape St. Catherine–St. Lucy into a place of learning, support, and opportunity.

We are grateful for her partnership with The Neighborhood Bridge and wish her nothing but joy and fulfillment in this next chapter.

Congratulations on a remarkable career and legacy of service!

05/27/2026

The Neighborhood Bridge proudly celebrates Board Member Karron Hurks on his recent graduation from the Chicago Urban League’s IMPACT Leadership Development Program.

Karron’s commitment to leadership, service, and community engagement continues to strengthen our organization and the broader community we serve. We are grateful for his thoughtful leadership and proud to see him recognized alongside an outstanding cohort of emerging and established leaders from across Chicago.

Congratulations, Karron, on this important accomplishment!

05/06/2026

We’re thrilled to announce that a generous donor will match every dollar donated to The Neighborhood Bridge between now and May 22nd up to $50,000.

This is a unique opportunity to double the impact of your donation. Join a community that is working to help West Side families thrive.

Donate at https://thenighborhoodbridge/donate

04/21/2026

The Neighborhood Bridge (TNB) is seeking a volunteer to Chair its Communications Committee.

The Communications Chair provides strategic oversight and coordination of all communications for TNB. This role ensures that TNB’s messaging is clear, consistent, and aligned with organizational goals, while supporting fundraising, program visibility, and community engagement. The Communications Chair supervises the work of Communications Committee members managing email communications, website content, social media, and external messaging.

Communications are tailored to a broad group of stakeholders including school partners and parents, volunteers, donors, human services organizations, faith communities, and other prospective supporters. The Chair reports to TNB’s Executive Director and works closely with the Development Director.

This role offers the opportunity to shape the voice and visibility of a growing, community-centered organization working to connect families to essential resources across Chicago’s West Side.

If you are interested in learning more, please send an email briefly outlining your experience to [email protected]

04/10/2026

It’s been one year since The Neighborhood Bridge launched the Advocate Program! 🎉

Since day one, our mission has been simple: ensure no family has to navigate essential human services alone. Whether it’s assisting with complex paperwork, navigating red tape, or providing a supportive presence at appointments, our Advocates are the "bridge" to the help families deserve.

The Impact So Far:
39 diverse, trained Advocates currently serving.
21 more volunteers needed by 2026 to meet the demand at our partner schools.

We are so grateful for the 39 individuals who have stepped up. Will you be one of the next 21?

Learn more about our mission and how to get involved at:
👉 theneighborhoodbridge.org/volunteer

03/26/2026

In celebration of Women’s History Month, we want to take a moment to shine a spotlight on some of the incredible women who make The Neighborhood Bridge possible.

We simply could not support as many families or provide the level of service we do without the intelligence, empathy, and heart of these leaders. They are the driving force behind our mission!

Please join us in saying a huge "Thank You" to:
- Vimla Homan, Development Director
- Jackie Benson, Business Manager
- Kenna MacKinnon, Secretary of Corporation & Board Member
- Kimberly Walton, Board Member

We are so grateful for your dedication to our community. This work could not be done without you!

03/12/2026

We are proud to share an upcoming Expungement and Record Sealing Workshop hosted by Saint Michael Missionary Baptist Church, in partnership with the Westside Community Empowerment Center and CARPLS.

If you or someone you know is looking to navigate Illinois expungement laws and begin the process of clearing a record, this is the place to be. Your past doesn’t have to define your future.

When: Saturday, March 14, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Where: 4106 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL

Note: Appointments are limited and registration is required. Sign up here: https://saintmichaelmbc.formstack.com/forms/event_registration_expungement

Check out the flyer below for more details!

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http://www.theneighborhoodbridge.org/

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