CHICAGO — A number of organizations within the South Shore group got here collectively Saturday to throw a block occasion in hopes of addressing a story that has plagued the group of late.
Mindless acts of violence.
The Neighborhood Community Alliance invited native households to come back out to O’Keefe Elementary College for a free block occasion that featured music, laser tag, raffles and different video games geared toward serving to construct comradery amongst native residents after a string of murders all through the month of August.
“That is how we plan on switching the narrative,” mentioned Natalie Perkins, a group coordinator with the NNA. “We’re greater than these violent incidents.”
The NNA additionally introduced in assets to assist native households on the occasion with housing and different requirements like faculty provides.
“Our slogan is ‘hey neighbor’ proper?” mentioned Tammy McCann-Simpkins, a housing coordinator with the NNA. “Loads of what’s fractured is simply that—figuring out your neighbor—in each group all through town.”
The NNA mentioned they plan to proceed their work with native authorities and non-profit organizations to assist encourage resident involvement in South Shore.
