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Healing Circle Facilitator Training
Apr
26
to May 4

Healing Circle Facilitator Training

  • 511 Saint Charles Road Maywood, IL, 60153 (map)
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Facilitator Training will be in person, on four days:

April 26th & April 27th, 9:30am to 5pm

May 3rd & May 4th, 9:30am to 5pm.

Healing Circles are committed to building trust and relationships with other individuals. We invite members of the Proviso community to join our Circle as facilitators! Your involvement is essential in supporting community healing and strengthening bonds within Proviso neighborhoods.

Facilitator training will be on four separate days, as mentioned above. Interested individuals are required to attend each day to become a facilitator. Please see the following links below. There is limited space available, so please make sure to fill out the application promptly.

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2nd Annual Black and Brown Solidarity Convening: Cultural Experiences
Jun
5
6:00 PM18:00

2nd Annual Black and Brown Solidarity Convening: Cultural Experiences

On June 5th, we are hosting our second annual Black and Brown Solidarity Convening! This event features cultural experiences and art exhibitions planned and submitted by youth that represent identity, history, and social change. You can expect to see various cultural healing practices through music, art, and spoken word performed by youth and community members. We hope to see you there!

When: June 5th, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Where: 511 St. Charles Rd., Maywood, IL, 60153

Cost:

VIP: $15 ticket will include an entry fee, food, and a TFD tote bag

General: $5 entry fee

Youth are welcome to submit art representing their outlook on cultural experiences within their own identity or that they see in their community. Visit the link below to upload your art! A TFD team member will reach out to let you know of your approval and preferred payment method.

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Community CPR Training
Dec
18
10:00 AM10:00

Community CPR Training

  • 511 Saint Charles Road Maywood, IL, 60153 (map)
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The Firehouse Dream is partnering with Maywood Homeland Security to host CPR training for Proviso community members seeking certification. Please make sure you can attend the full workshop when you RSVP to get certified, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. TFD will provide light snacks.

When: December 18th, 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM

Where: 511 St. Charles Rd., Maywood, IL, 60153. Plenty of free parking along St. Charles Rd.

This event is $35 for Proviso residents and you will receive your certification the same day. Please RSVP and arrive 5 to 10 minutes early so we can get started promptly.

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Art Therapy | Memory Bracelet
Dec
11
6:30 PM18:30

Art Therapy | Memory Bracelet

  • 511 Saint Charles Road Maywood, IL, 60153 (map)
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Yekseny is leading another inspiring workshop for our Proviso community! This session will focus on creating meaningful Memory Bracelets, designed to honor loved ones who have passed or celebrate cherished relationships with those still in our lives. Join us for a heartfelt and memorable experience as we craft bracelets that embody love and remembrance.

When: December 11th, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Where: 511 St. Charles Rd., Maywood, IL, 60153. Plenty of free parking along St. Charles Rd.

This event is free of cost for Proviso residents. Please RSVP and arrive 5 to 10 minutes early so we can get started promptly

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Art Therapy | Identity Collage
Nov
6
6:30 PM18:30

Art Therapy | Identity Collage

  • 511 Saint Charles Road Maywood, IL, 60153 (map)
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Yekseny Guerro is leading an artistic expression workshop for members of  our community here in Proviso! This workshop will focus on self-perception and the power of intuition, aiming to enhance self-esteem and confidence through creative art. Participants will engage in making identity collages, which will help explore feelings and foster a positive self-image. Yekseny is excited to guide our community in discovering their unique identities through the joy of art via a collage. 

Please note that this workshop is intended for teens (13+) through adults.

When: November 6th, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Where: 511 St. Charles Rd., Maywood, IL, 60153. Plenty of free parking along St. Charles Rd.

This event is free of cost for Proviso residents. Please RSVP and arrive 5 to 10 minutes early so we can get started promptly

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Open House
Oct
23
6:30 PM18:30

Open House

  • 511 Saint Charles Road Maywood, IL, 60153 (map)
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Join us for our Open House. We will have complimentary light refreshments. Get to know who TFD is, what inspired us, and what keeps us going. Learn about our up coming events and how you can get involved. Feel free to share with others and bring a friend.

When: October 23rd, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Where: 511 St. Charles Rd., Maywood, IL, 60153. Plenty of free parking along St. Charles Rd.

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Self Esteem in Clay Workshop
Oct
9
6:30 PM18:30

Self Esteem in Clay Workshop

  • 511 Saint Charles Road Maywood, IL, 60153 (map)
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Yekseny Guerrero is leading Proviso community members through an artistic expression workshop! Recognizing how one may see oneself in their mind. Goals can include trusting intuition and boosting self-esteem/confidence through artistic exploration, reducing feelings of shame, and positive self-esteem Through clay, Yekseny plans on teaching participants how to achieve this through clay expression.

When: October 9th, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Where: 511 St. Charles Rd., Maywood, IL, 60153. Plenty of free parking along St. Charles Rd.

This event is free of cost for Proviso residents. Please RSVP and arrive 5 to 10 minutes early so we can get started promptly

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Peer-to-Peer Parent Support Group
Sep
18
6:30 PM18:30

Peer-to-Peer Parent Support Group

Join our support group for parents and caregivers who have teens and young adults struggling with their mental health. TFD will be facilitating a space for parents and caregivers to not feel alone as they support their teen/young adult. The sessions are completely free for Proviso parents and residents!

When: Wednesday, September 18th, 6:30PM to 8:00PM

Where: 511 St. Charles Rd., Maywood, IL, 60153. Plenty of free parking along St. Charles Rd.

This event is free of cost for Proviso residents. Please RSVP and arrive 5 to 10 minutes early so we can get started promptly.

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Volunteer Night
Sep
11
6:00 PM18:00

Volunteer Night

  • 511 Saint Charles Road Maywood, IL, 60153 (map)
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We are excited to give away more mental health kits, but we need your help! Wednesday, September 11th from 6 PM to 8 PM, we are hosting a volunteer night to finish packing for mental health kits at Proviso High School giveaways. Feel free to bring a friend and confirm your RSVP below.

When: September 11th, 6 PM to 8 PM

Where: 511 St. Charles Rd., Maywood, IL, 60153. There is plenty of free public parking along St. Charles Rd.

The week of the event, Jessica, our community engagement coordinator will send a reminder!

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Black and Brown Solidarity Art Convening
Jun
5
6:00 PM18:00

Black and Brown Solidarity Art Convening

Hey neighbors! On June 5th, we are hosting an art convening for the art projects submitted to represent black and brown solidarity. Youth will perform spoken word and premiere the documentary they filmed. Join us for creativity, conversation, and culture. We hope to see you there!

When: June 5th, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Where: 511 St. Charles Rd., Maywood, IL, 60153

Cost: $5 option to pay at the door is available

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