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Ellis Park is one of the city’s oldest greenspaces—and home to one of its newest, state-of-the-art fieldhouses. Completed in 2016, the Arts and Recreation Center provides after-school and summer youth programming, and is a popular destination for community members to swim or try out a new fitness program. Historically known as the city’s “Black Metropolis,” Bronzeville is a center of African-American life and culture in Chicago, filled with murals and monuments celebrating Black artists and activists. Famous historical Bronzeville residents include Louis Armstrong, Ida B. Wells, and Gwendolyn Brooks.

M.A.D.D. Rhythms

M.A.D.D. Rhythms is a tap dance collective comprised of young versatile dancers from all over Chicago. Their mission is to preserve, promote and contribute to the art of tap, while spreading love and joy. M.A.D.D. Rhythms uses dance to make a difference in under-served communities by connecting and caring for youth. They combine tap, old- and new-school hip hop, and traditional African dance.

Bright Star Community Outreach

Committed to strengthening local families and empowering residents to share in the responsibility of building community, the programs at Bright Star Community Outreach target violence in communities, poor economic opportunities, inadequate mental health services, homelessness, and drug abuse.

Ignite

Ignite envisions a world where all young people have the support they need to be defined by their potential, not their circumstances. They offer comprehensive services to young people who are unstably housed or experiencing homelessness, including housing, employment and education opportunities, and primary and mental health care.

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