North Lawndale Kinship Initiative
The North Lawndale Kinship Initiative is a community development partnership between people in the North Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago’s West Side and Old St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Despite the racial, religious, and political division we often experience in society today, our diverse collaboration aims to set a different course. We are a movement of engaged churches, schools, community organizations, government officials, businesses and individual leaders in North Lawndale and at Old St. Pat’s that choose to work together to address the pressing issues of our city and times.
Kinship Mission
Through the Kinship Initiative, people of North Lawndale and Old St. Patrick’s Church walk alongside one another in friendship, sharing our talents and resources to secure justice, opportunity and the transformation of our communities.
Please visit the North Lawndale Kinship Initiative Website to learn about our mission, partners and ways you can join us on the journey.
Kinship Mission
Through the Kinship Initiative, people of North Lawndale and Old St. Patrick’s Church walk alongside one another in friendship, sharing our talents and resources to secure justice, opportunity and the transformation of our communities.
Please visit the North Lawndale Kinship Initiative Website to learn about our mission, partners and ways you can join us on the journey.
Volunteers Needed at North Lawndale College Prep H.S.
North Lawndale College Prep High School has been a staple in the North Lawndale community for over 2 decades. Its unwavering mission to give students tools necessary to earn a college degree and forge successful futures has shaped the lives of nearly 2,000 students who have graduated from the institution. Ninety-nine percent of the graduating seniors have been accepted to college and 15% of the current staff are NLCP alumni.
Old St. Pat’s members have impactfully served North Lawndale College Prep High School for 11 years. Generous volunteers helped celebrate the educators, they cheered on the students and staff entering the building early in the morning, they served on advisory boards, mentored students and decorated hallways with colorful and inspiring art. Old St. Pat’s kindred presence has been significant and appreciated.
Now, there are more ways you can make a difference at NLCP in 2023:
For more info, contact Kendra Fortenberry, NLCP Director of Operations and Volunteer Engagement, at: kfortenberry@nlcphs.org
Learn more and register at: https://www.nlcphs.org/volunteer
When you volunteer, be sure to say, “I’m from Old St. Patrick’s.”
Old St. Pat’s members have impactfully served North Lawndale College Prep High School for 11 years. Generous volunteers helped celebrate the educators, they cheered on the students and staff entering the building early in the morning, they served on advisory boards, mentored students and decorated hallways with colorful and inspiring art. Old St. Pat’s kindred presence has been significant and appreciated.
Now, there are more ways you can make a difference at NLCP in 2023:
- Help plan Young Professionals Day - Scheduled for May 4, 2023
- Ambassadors provide event support. Duties include greeting guests, ushering visitors to assigned rooms and day-of-event preparation and clean up. Learn more or register at: https://www.nlcphs.org/volunteer/young-scholars-professional-day or call: (312) 498-9733.
- Be a Senior Project mentor - May 1-5th
- Mentors work with 12th grade students during class periods in preparation for their research project required for graduation. Duties include helping with edits, offering feedback on their topics, and more. Register: https://www.nlcphs.org/volunteer/senior-project-mentorship-2/ or (312) 498-9733.
- Host a Lunch and Learn Session for students - Dates and locations TBD
For more info, contact Kendra Fortenberry, NLCP Director of Operations and Volunteer Engagement, at: kfortenberry@nlcphs.org
Learn more and register at: https://www.nlcphs.org/volunteer
When you volunteer, be sure to say, “I’m from Old St. Patrick’s.”
My Brother’s Kitchen Meal Host
- My Brother’s Kitchen Meal Host @ Young Men’s Education Network Gym
- 1241 S. Pulaski Road (Formerly Bread of Life Breakfast), Every 3rd Saturday of the month from 8am - Noon
- A team of 8 - 12 hosts help to: Set up eating areas, prep, cook and serve a hot, nutritious meal, provide friendly hospitality to 100+ guests from the neighborhood and clean up afterward. Register or/and donate toward the food costs at https://osp.ccbchurch.com/group_detail.php?group_id=43
Contact: Vincent Guider, North Lawndale Kinship Initiative Director at vincentg@oldstpats.org.
North Lawndale Partners
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North Lawndale Athletic and Recreation Association |
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OSP Racial Equity and Justice Initiative (REJI)
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