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Candle Making at The Firehouse Dream
Jan
29
6:30 PM18:30

Candle Making at The Firehouse Dream

Join Teresa for a relaxing, fun, and creative experience, and leave with your own beautiful candle that reflects your personal style. This session will guide you through the process of crafting beautiful, personalized candles that add warmth, charm, and fragrance to your home or make the perfect gift. No prior experience is necessary!

Free for all Proviso community members!

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Community Circles
Feb
12
6:30 PM18:30

Community Circles

Join Jessica and Benjamin as the co-facilitate an uplifting and interactive Community Circle! 

This is a special opportunity to connect with your neighbors, engage in meaningful conversations, and play fun games designed to help build stronger relationships. Whether you're looking for healing, support, or simply a way to get to know those around you, this workshop is for everyone.

  What to Expect:

  • Heartfelt conversations in a safe and welcoming space

  • Fun games that promote connection and laughter

  • Opportunities to deepen relationships with your community

Come heal, connect, and grow with us! We look forward to seeing you!

Free for all Proviso community members

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Virtual Open House
Feb
19
6:30 PM18:30

Virtual Open House

  • 511 Saint Charles Road Maywood, IL, 60153 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Jessica, our Community Engagement Coordinator, as she talks all things TFD. Stay warm in your home while she takes you on a virtual tour of The Firehouse Dream. She will talk about our mission and vision as well as past and upcoming workshops that will take place at The Firehouse Dream.

A Thank You email will be sent to you after registering with the Zoom link.

Free for all.

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Family Bonding with Yekseny
Feb
26
6:00 PM18:00

Family Bonding with Yekseny

Join Yekseny and Kasia as they co-facilitate Family Bonding. In this hands-on workshop, families will come together to create a beautiful, personalized blanket that symbolizes their unique bond and shared experiences. Through the act of working together, participants will not only learn a new skill but also strengthen their connection with one another in a fun, collaborative environment. Whether it’s choosing colors that represent family members, stitching stories into the fabric, or simply enjoying each other's company while working side by side, this workshop offers a meaningful and creative way to spend time together.

Free for all Proviso community members!

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Community Circles
Mar
12
6:30 PM18:30

Community Circles

Join Jessica and Benjamin as the co-facilitate an uplifting and interactive Community Circle! 

This is a special opportunity to connect with your neighbors, engage in meaningful conversations, and play fun games designed to help build stronger relationships. Whether you're looking for healing, support, or simply a way to get to know those around you, this workshop is for everyone.

  What to Expect:

  • Heartfelt conversations in a safe and welcoming space

  • Fun games that promote connection and laughter

  • Opportunities to deepen relationships with your community

Come heal, connect, and grow with us! We look forward to seeing you!

Free for all Proviso community members

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Virtual Open House
Apr
9
6:30 PM18:30

Virtual Open House

  • 511 Saint Charles Road Maywood, IL, 60153 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Jessica our Community Engagement Coordinator as she talks all things TFD. Stay warm in your home while she takes you on a virtual tour of The Firehouse Dream. She will talk about our mission and vision as well as past and upcoming workshops that will take place at The Firehouse Dream.

A Thank You email will be sent to you after registering with the Zoom link.

Free for all.

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Community Circles
Apr
16
6:30 PM18:30

Community Circles

Join Jessica and Benjamin as the co-facilitate an uplifting and interactive Community Circle! 

This is a special opportunity to connect with your neighbors, engage in meaningful conversations, and play fun games designed to help build stronger relationships. Whether you're looking for healing, support, or simply a way to get to know those around you, this workshop is for everyone.

  What to Expect:

  • Heartfelt conversations in a safe and welcoming space

  • Fun games that promote connection and laughter

  • Opportunities to deepen relationships with your community

Come heal, connect, and grow with us! We look forward to seeing you!

Free for all Proviso community members

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Community Circles
Jan
15
6:30 PM18:30

Community Circles

Join Jessica and Benjamin as the co-facilitate an uplifting and interactive Community Circle! 

This is a special opportunity to connect with your neighbors, engage in meaningful conversations, and play fun games designed to help build stronger relationships. Whether you're looking for healing, support, or simply a way to get to know those around you, this workshop is for everyone.

  What to Expect:

  • Heartfelt conversations in a safe and welcoming space

  • Fun games that promote connection and laughter

  • Opportunities to deepen relationships with your community

Come heal, connect, and grow with us! We look forward to seeing you!

Free for all Proviso community members

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Community Talk: Vulnerability for Men with Chris Chambliss
Dec
13
6:30 PM18:30

Community Talk: Vulnerability for Men with Chris Chambliss

  • 511 Saint Charles Road Maywood, IL, 60153 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Chris Chambliss is the CEO of The Nehemiah Community Project located here in Maywood. He is passionate about men’s mental health and sharing how others can be more competent towards others struggling with mental health. For this workshop, Chris will lead participants through the stigma against men expressing their mental health and why it is important to be vulnerable with other men.

This event is free for Proviso male residents.

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Community Talk: Money Healing with Jasmine Lopez
Nov
1
6:30 PM18:30

Community Talk: Money Healing with Jasmine Lopez

  • 511 Saint Charles Road Maywood, IL, 60153 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Jasmine Lopez is our Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Firehouse Dream, Founder of Authentic Adeventure, and most importantly, a community member. She has been on a money-healing journey and is sharing her thoughts and wisdom. Jasmine will teach participants to reframe their thoughts about money in order to achieve “limitless dreaming”. Jasmine will also share how to use creative provision which is using resources around you and faith that one day you will receive what you wish for.

This event is free for Proviso residents.

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Community Talk: College Hacking with Maya Hill
Oct
25
6:30 PM18:30

Community Talk: College Hacking with Maya Hill

  • 511 Saint Charles Road Maywood, IL, 60153 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Maya is one of our Spring 2021 mentees and current Executive Assistant. Before her high school graduation, Maya decided to put her college beliefs aside and make the commitment to go through college debt free. In this workshop, Maya will share her tips and tricks of what she has learned throughout college and what helped her graduate with her Associate’s and planned Bachelor’s for free.

This event is free for Proviso residents. Event will be held virtually via Zoom

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Community Talk: Suicide Prevention Panel Discussion {updated to Virtual}
Sep
13
6:30 PM18:30

Community Talk: Suicide Prevention Panel Discussion {updated to Virtual}

Due to unexpected construction on Saint Charles Rd, we have moved this event to be a virtual event only.

In honor of Suicide Prevention Month in September, our monthly community talks will be centered around being a good friend to those in need. We will center the conversation around risks for suicide, resources and how to help a friend cope with their thoughts. If you have anyone in your life who struggles with mental health, please join us for an impactful conversation.

This conversation will be facilitated by Jasmine Lopez, a local mental health advocate between Erika Luna and Erika Aguirre of Oasis Project and Sarah Taylor of Yo Soy Ella

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