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.

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RUN, WALK & ROLL WITH OLD ST. PAT’S!
18th Annual Lawndale 5K Run & Walk
Saturday, September 26 | 8 – 11 AM
Lawndale Christian Health Center 3750 W. Ogden Ave.​

​Lace up and join Old St. Pat’s members and 2,000+ neighbors from across Chicagoland for a day of
movement, friendship, and community! Run, walk, roll—or simply come cheer everyone on and enjoy the
free family fun fest, kids’ activities, awards, and raffles while supporting a great cause.

Old St. Pat’s members: Wear your official Old St. Pat’s cap if you have one. Don’t have a cap? No problem!
One will be provided at the OSP check-in table before the event.
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Want to volunteer or cheer on the community? Everyone is welcome!
​Want to run or walk the 5K? Registration is required.
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​Questions? Contact Johnny at [email protected]

REGISTER

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The Dr. Dennis Deer Restorative Justice Center
​Grand Opening Was a Huge Success!

Hundreds gathered in picture perfect whether to celebrate the Lawndale Christian Legal Center's ongoing commitment to helping young people become whole adults, and the community thriving as a result. See some of the great press the center received HERE.

Many thanks to those of you who attended on Sunday, April 27, 2025. Thanks also to those who were supportive in days leading up to the event, (i.e., visiting the center, assisting with cleanup and setup, event planning, monetary donations, etc.). Stay tuned for the official announcement of Kinship-related Old St. Pat's volunteer opportunities at the Deer Center starting soon. The Old St. Pat's community looks forward to continuing our walk with the Deer Center residents and staff, and we hope you'll join us.

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A Call to Alleviate Food Insecurity

Adult volunteers needed for outreach opportunities with the Young Men’s Education Network (YMEN)
1241 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago
Free parking available
​Old St. Patrick's contact: [email protected]

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North Lawndale Partners

North Lawndale Athletic and Recreation Association

Click here to visit the NLARA website.

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OSP Racial Equity and Justice Initiative (REJI)

Click here to visit the REJI page.