During last year’s budget negotiations, I fought really hard alongside grassroots organizations, like the Collaborative for Community Wellness coalition, to expand services in our public mental health clinics.

Photos by Karina Mireya, @kaymireya.jpeg

Thanks to this fight, we won a 70% increase in staffing for the clinics!
Some of these positions are now open and you can apply! We need dedicated clinicians to help us heal this city, and we demand that our public mental health clinics are increasingly funded and supported.

Click through these graphics on the Collaborative for Community Wellness’s Instagram page to learn more about how we need Treatment Not Trauma in Chicago! 

Check out the open positions, like this one! 

*Therapist III positions start at over 77K with benefits, pension and a union- as it should be!

In This Week’s Newsletter

Quick Links 

*Want more information on community opportunities and job postings? Check out our Community Bulletin!

*Block party applications are open! Read more under “Form” on the Neighborhood Services page, and apply here! 

33rd Ward Early Voting Info for the June 28th Primary Election

Early voting for the 33rd ward will be located at: Congregation Of The Resurrection Bldg, 3633 N. California Ave.

Senior Resources

Open House for Seniors, June 23rd

Neighborhood Events

1. Flavors of Albany Park Restaurant Crawl, June 22nd

2. Community Jobs Fair, June 23rd

3. First Annual 312 River Run, June 25th

4. Avondale Yard Sale, July 3rd

Road Resurfacing: Montrose Ave. between Western Ave. and California Ave. 

Check out the Facebook live video of the community meeting we co-hosted with Ald. Matt Martin (47th ward) about this resurfacing project! 

Happy 100th Birthday, Bateman Elementary!

We cannot thank Bateman Elementary teachers and staff enough for their beautiful Centennial Celebration! You’ve tirelessly supported our students through such a hard year. Our ward would not be the same without your community building events, thoughtfulness, and dedication to Chicago Public School students. Happy 100th!

Youth Opportunities

1. Chicago Summer Programming
*Chicago Public Schools programming found here, and you can call your local school for more information!

2. Summer Dance Camp at Carl von Linne Elementary, June 27-July 29th

3. 2022 Illinois Dream Fund Accepting Applications for Undocumented Students in Illinois, due July 15th

Small Business Resources

Small Business Insurance Made Easy, June 28th (Spanish) Virtually

2. Avondale Neighborhood Plan: A Discussion with Local Business Owners, June 29th

Utility Bill Relief Program: Paying Water Bills

Covid-19 Resources

1. You are now eligible for 8 MORE free at-home COVID rapid tests!

Residential households in the U.S. are now eligible for 8 free at-home tests on USPS.com.  
2. At-Home VaccinationsGet your whole family vaccinated at home! CDPH is offering vaccination appointments at home for up to 10 family members. Click here to set up your appointment!

3. Vaccinations

CPS Students: 

– Permanent sites
– Mobile Events
– School-Based Health Centers
–  Sign up for weekly COVID testing at CPS

33rd Ward Vaccination Events

1. Theodore Roosevelt High School

2. Swedish Hospital: Walk-In’s Welcome

* More information on City testing sites here!

Community Safety Updates

1. Tips for staying safe and having a great time at Pride events this month! 


2. Stay healthy and safe during the heatwave! 

3. 17th District CAPS Meetings

The 17th District has resumed beat meetings in-person. 

Information about Beat Meetings here.

Please contact the 17th District Community Policing Office / CAPS, if there are any questions or concerns.

Email: caps.017district@chicagopolice.org

Telephone: 312-742-4588