Events Calendar
Lawndale Community Resource Fair
COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR
Attend our resource fair and get connected to the support you’ve been looking for.
Learn about community resources available to you
Learn how you can support your family’s health
Get connected to local services
Questions? Please contact Victoria Russell @ 773-357-4229 or victoriar@cnh.org
Community Youth Service (CYS) Bronzeville Youth Committee Meeting
Join local youth and community members as agents of change, discussing community concerns, identifying solutions, and implementing strategies for the public good.
Community Youth Service (CYS) Englewood Youth Committee Meeting
Join local youth and community members as agents of change, discussing community concerns, identifying solutions, and implementing strategies for the public good.
Parent Policy Committee Meeting
Join our Centers for New Horizons Parent Policy Committee Meeting and share your voice!
Community Baby Shower
Nourish to Flourish - 1st Annual Community Baby Shower
Join us for a heartwarming celebration as we shower our community’s families with love and support. Come get the resources and support you need as a young or expecting mother!
Interested in contributing? We invite you to donate and partner with us to make this event impactful!
Please drop off donations at:
4301 S Cottage Grove Ave.
Questions? Please reach out Shirley Doss, Outreach Navigator for the Better Birth Outcomes (BBO) Program at:
(773) 217-2682
Parent Policy Committee Meeting
Join our Centers for New Horizons Parent Policy Committee Meeting and share your voice!
Provider Services Conference
Join us for our annual Provider Services Conference! This year's theme is: NIA: Where Purpose Meets Practice—Because You Matter, with a focus on Social-Emotional Awareness and Disabilities.
What to expect:
Dynamic workshops
Engaging, hands-on sessions
Networking with peers
Certificate with five (5) in-service hours
Breakfast and lunch included!
¡Únase a nosotros en nuestra Conferencia anual de Servicios para Proveedores! El tema de este año es: NIA: Donde el propósito se encuentra con la práctica, porque usted importa, con un enfoque en la conciencia socioemocional y las discapacidades.
Qué esperar:
Talleres dinámicos
Sesiones participativas y prácticas
Establecer contactos con compañeros
Certificado con cinco (5) horas de servicio
¡Desayuno y almuerzo incluidos!
Community Youth Service (CYS) Bronzeville Community Committee Meeting
Join local youth and community members as agents of change, discussing community concerns, identifying solutions, and implementing strategies for the public good.
Community Youth Service (CYS) Englewood Community Committee Meeting
Join local youth and community members as agents of change, discussing community concerns, identifying solutions, and implementing strategies for the public good.
Parent Policy Committee Meeting
Join our Centers for New Horizons Parent Policy Committee Meeting and share your voice!
Community Youth Service (CYS) Englewood Area Project Board Meeting
Join local youth and community members as agents of change, discussing community concerns, identifying solutions, and implementing strategies for the public good.
Community Youth Service (CYS) Englewood Youth Committee Meeting
Join local youth and community members as agents of change, discussing community concerns, identifying solutions, and implementing strategies for the public good.
Community Youth Service (CYS) Bronzeville Youth Committee Meeting
Join local youth and community members as agents of change, discussing community concerns, identifying solutions, and implementing strategies for the public good.
Karaoke Night
Karaoke Night – Family Engagement Event
Join us for a fun and family-friendly Karaoke Night at Algeld Early Learning Center! Families and community members are invited to enjoy games, refreshments, and a chance to connect with our Early Learning team while learning more about enrollment opportunities.
Parent Policy Committee Meeting
Join our Centers for New Horizons Parent Policy Committee Meeting and share your voice!
Lead Poisoning Education
Join us at the Effie O. Ellis Center (Village Green Room) for a FREE Lead Poisoning Education Event designed for expectant mothers and mothers of infants ages 0–6 months.
This community event will provide important information and resources to help families prevent lead exposure, support maternal and child health, and access mental health support services.
What You'll Learn:
How to protect your baby from lead poisoning
Resources for maternal and infant health
Mental health education and support for mothers
Local community safety and family resources
Event Highlights:
Guest speakers and community partners
Educational resources for young families
Free food for attendees
Raffles and giveaways, including car seats and gift cards
Families will also have the opportunity to connect with trusted local organizations that support healthy homes and healthy children.
Reserve your spot now by clicking below!
Bingo Night
Bingo Night – Family Engagement Event
Join us for a fun and family-friendly Bingo Night at Algeld Early Learning Center! Families and community members are invited to enjoy games, refreshments, and a chance to connect with our Early Learning team while learning more about enrollment opportunities.
Parent Policy Committee Meeting
Join our Centers for New Horizons Parent Policy Committee Meeting and share your voice!
Black History Month Assembly
You’re invited! Join us as we celebrate Black History Month by honoring heroes who shaped our heritage and continue to inspire our children today.
Virtual Option Available: Join our Livestream of the event HERE!
Assembly Schedule:
9:30 AM – 10:15 AM
Welcome & Introduction
10:15 AM – 10:45 AM
0–3 Class Presentations
(Watoto 1, Amani, Hekima, Akili, Pendana)
10:45 AM – 11:30 AM
3–5 Class Presentations
(Rafiki, Salaam)
Parent Policy Committee Meeting
Join our Centers for New Horizons Parent Policy Committee Meeting and share your voice!
Family & Community Movie Night
Please join us for a family-friendly movie night, open to all!
Learn more about our early learning program and current enrollment opportunities for children ages 0–5.
Enjoy raffles and giveaways throughout the evening, including hats, gloves, and toys.
Operation Warm
Centers for New Horizons invites you to join us for Operation Warm, our community winter accessories distribution event. During this event, families can receive free hats, gloves, scarves, socks, and other essential warm-weather items.
Event Details:
• Date: Thursday, December 18th
• Time: 2 PM - 4 PM
• Location: Wells Elementary School
We welcome all community members—please help us spread the word. Together, we can ensure that families stay safe and warm this winter.
*Items will be distributed until supplies run out.
Karaoke Christmas Party
Please join us at the Chatham Senior Satellite Center for a Karaoke Christmas Celebration!
Expungement Workshop
There are no guarantees but there are possibilities.
Please join Centers For New Horizons ReEntry Program, in partnership with CARPLS & New Leaf, for an expungement/sealing workshop on December 10, 2025.
CARPLS provides brief telephonic legal services on almost all kinds of legal matters, including general expungements/sealings. So, at these expungement/sealing workshops, we're here to help. We don't turn anyone away and welcome anyone seeking information or assistance regarding expunging/sealing their criminal record.
New Leaf is a network of 17 Illinois nonprofits helping anyone ever arrested for a state cannabis offense clear their cannabis and non-cannabis criminal record.
If you have a current rap sheet, please feel free to bring it with you. However, if you do not have a rap sheet, you are still encouraged to come. We can talk to you about your specific situation and help get you started on expunging/sealing your record.
ALL IN NEED ARE WELCOME & INVITED
* The workshop is intended for informational purposes only, to get you started on the road to success and to introduce you - the "client" - to Legal Aid Professionals that can assist with insight and next steps with expungement & sealing.
Christmas Tree Giveaway
Come get your tree at our annual Christmas Tree Giveaway event! We will be at Altgeld Early Learning Center on Monday, 12/8, and CNH Central Office on Tuesday, 12/9.
Both events will run from 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM and are FREE while supplies last.
No loading assistance will be available; please ensure you can handle transport yourself.
Christmas Tree Giveaway
Come get your tree at our annual Christmas Tree Giveaway event! We will be at Altgeld Early Learning Center on Monday, 12/8, and CNH Central Office on Tuesday, 12/9.
Both events will run from 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM and are FREE while supplies last.
No loading assistance will be available; please ensure you can handle transport yourself.
Thanks & Play Game Day
Come hang out with us at 4301 S Cottage Grove Ave from 2 PM - 5 PM for a fun day before the holiday:
Play Games and Enjoy Good Music
Connect with Friends and Make New Friends
Show your Creativity with Tik Tok Videos
Holiday Thankful Arts and Crafts Stations
Ages: 10-18
Cost: Free!
Expungement Workshop
There are no guarantees but there are possibilities.
Please join Centers For New Horizons ReEntry Program, in partnership with CARPLS & New Leaf, for an expungement/sealing workshop on October 22, 2025.
CARPLS provides brief telephonic legal services on almost all kinds of legal matters, including general expungements/sealings. So, at these expungement/sealing workshops, we're here to help. We don't turn anyone away and welcome anyone seeking information or assistance regarding expunging/sealing their criminal record.
New Leaf is a network of 17 Illinois nonprofits helping anyone ever arrested for a state cannabis offense clear their cannabis and non-cannabis criminal record.
If you have a current rap sheet, please feel free to bring it with you. However, if you do not have a rap sheet, you are still encouraged to come. We can talk to you about your specific situation and help get you started on expunging/sealing your record.
ALL IN NEED ARE WELCOME & INVITED
* The workshop is intended for informational purposes only, to get you started on the road to success and to introduce you - the "client" - to Legal Aid Professionals that can assist with insight and next steps with expungement & sealing.
Lead Poisoning Prevention Conference
We’re excited to invite you to the 2nd Annual CDPH Lead Poisoning & Healthy Homes Conference, happening on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, from 8:00 am–3:30 pm at Malcolm X College.
Theme: “Healthy Homes, Lead Free Lives”
Join us for a powerful day of learning, collaboration, and innovation focused on creating safer, healthier living environments for all families, especially our most vulnerable children.
Fri-YAY Block Party
Come join our SYEP and Chicagobility participants as we celebrate the end of their programs with a fun block party!
Expungement Workshop
There are no guarantees but there are possibilities.
Please join Centers For New Horizons ReEntry Program, in partnership with CARPLS & New Leaf, for an expungement/sealing workshop on July 23, 2025.
CARPLS provides brief telephonic legal services on almost all kinds of legal matters, including general expungements/sealings. So, at these expungement/sealing workshops, we're here to help. We don't turn anyone away and welcome anyone seeking information or assistance regarding expunging/sealing their criminal record.
New Leaf is a network of 17 Illinois nonprofits helping anyone ever arrested for a state cannabis offense clear their cannabis and non-cannabis criminal record.
If you have a current rap sheet, please feel free to bring it with you. However, if you do not have a rap sheet, you are still encouraged to come. We can talk to you about your specific situation and help get you started on expunging/sealing your record.
ALL IN NEED ARE WELCOME & INVITED
* The workshop is intended for informational purposes only, to get you started on the road to success and to introduce you - the "client" - to Legal Aid Professionals that can assist with insight and next steps with expungement & sealing.
Juneteenth Celebration
Join us for a vibrant Juneteenth Celebration honoring freedom, culture, and community! This family-friendly event is open to all and packed with fun and meaningful activities.
Provider Services Annual Quality Early Care & Education Conference
It’s time for our Annual Quality Early Care & Education Conference!
¡Es hora de nuestra Conferencia Anual sobre Atención y Educación Temprana!
Questions? Please email or call us:
Cheryl Anderson - cheryla@cnh.org - 773.357.4339 ext. 4103
Victoria Russell - victoriar@cnh.org - 773.357.4339 ext 4229
Mental Health Awareness Event
Join us for a mental health awareness day!
Good mental health is essential for overall well-being, enabling us to handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices.
What to expect:
health screenings
guest speakers
enrollment assistance
raffles
and more!
Resource Day
Join Centers’ Violence Prevention & Intervention Team for a Community Resource Day!
Date: Thursday, April 17th
Time: 11 AM - 3 PM
Location: 4301 S Cottage Grove Ave
We’re offering FREE resources to help YOU thrive!
What to expect:
- Record Cleaning Resources
- Job Training Opportunities
- Mutual Aid Support
- Community Resources
For any questions, feel free to contact:
*Chinita Holloman - 773-718-2037
*Lavelle Daniels - 312-890-4209
CDPH Lead Prevention Poisoning & Healthy Homes Program
Objective: To raise awareness about the new lead exposure threshold and to develop strategies for testing and intervention
Theme: 3.5 mcg/dL’s Impact on Strategies for Eliminating Childhood Lead Poisoning
The Chicago Department of Public Health’s Lead Poisoning Prevention & Healthy Homes Program is hosting a panel discussion with our partners / stakeholders on April 17, 2025, at Malcolm X College.
This half day meeting will be a presentation and panel discussion between CDPH Lead Poisoning Prevention program, partners and stakeholders who work to reduce risks of lead poisoning and exposure to lead hazards in children and pregnant people.
