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The Chicago Police Department (CPD) maintains a gun offender registry, which is a city ordinance that requires individuals convicted of specific gun offenses to register with the CPD.

Certain Oak Street Health locations provide behavioral health specialists, medical social workers, and psychiatrists for patients on Medicare. Services include one-on-one patient sessions, psychotherapy, and medication prescriptions.

Polish American Association's (PAA) Immigrant Family Resource Program is a partnership between ICIRR (Illinois Coalition for Immigrants and Refugees Rights), IDHS (Illinois Department of Human Services), and CBO (Community-Based Organizations). The purpose of is program is to inform those in the Polish community with limited English skills about services and eligibility requirements of IDHS programs. PAA offers it's clients:Bi-lingual case counseling services through one-on-one meetings with immigrants and/or immigrant families to determine their needsAssist clients in applying for/accessing appropriate programsMediate with IDHS as needed to insure receipt and maintenance of IDHS-administered benefitsProvide referrals and assistance with accessing other safety net programs for persons not eligible for IDHS-administered benefitsAssist local IDHS offices with interpretation for their Polish-speaking clients

My.Future is a mobile-friendly social platform with program activities in areas such as STEM, leadership, and the arts.

VanderCook College of Music offers free music lessons, rehearsals and instruments to students from local elementary schools and neighborhoods. Students in grades 5 - 8 can join One City Jazz, which pays tribute to Chicago's jazz roots by offering saxophone, trumpet, trombone, percussion (drums), bass and piano. Students in grades Kindergarten - 5 can join One City Strings, where they will learn to play the violin using the Suzuki method, which focuses on parent involvement in the child's learning. One City runs for 10-15 weeks each fall and spring. Any student who completes the program through 8th grade will keep and own the instrument to play in high school and beyond.

Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital provides an Emergency Department for immediate and urgent care.

UI Health's Mile Square Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) that provides primary and preventive health care regardless of ability to pay and immigration status.

Grant A Wish Inc. provides free baby formula or baby food.

Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) offers the Medical Assistance Program which is designed to provide Illinois' residents access to quality health care.

Mujeres Latinas en Acción offers Empresarias Del Futuro (EDF), a Spanish entrepreneurship training program designed for women who want to initiate or expand a small business. This training provides participants with leadership, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship tools that support women in business and help them on the road to obtaining financial independence.

Their Pediatric Therapy treatment is dedicated to providing compassionate and specialized care to children and adolescents facing emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. The child therapists at Clarity Clinic specialize in a variety of methods focused on child development, family dynamics, and emotional regulation to assess the individual needs of the child and their families and identify treatment options that best fit them.

The doula program connects pregnant participants in their existing home visiting programs to trained doulas who provide support during the critical times of pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and early parenting.

Catholic Charities Senior Centers are a place for older adults to come together and connect with others in order to remain independent and avoid isolation. Senior Centers offer health, recreational, educational, social, and nutritional programs that promote healthy aging. Each center has a monthly calendar full of activities like health education sessions, exercise classes, field trips, and birthday parties. The centers also provide healthy and nutritious meals for breakfast and lunch.

Esperanza Health Centers' Community Resource Centers provide participants assistance with navigating applications and required documents for various health-related programs, including Medicaid, SNAP, Medicare, Marketplace insurance, and Carelink. Call (773) 584-6200 to make an appointment. Walk-ins during normal business hours at Community Resource Centers are welcome.

During the pandemic, we are serving all residents of Cook County.

Eva Marie Recovery Hope provides a community-based, peer-group-oriented residential facility that offers shelter and recovery services in a supportive, non-drinking, drug-free environment for people who have completed a substance use rehabilitation program and need continued support in a residential setting to sustain recovery.

Breakthrough Urban Ministries' provides a long-term, comprehensive approach to reducing violence in Chicago for adolescents and adults ages 13+. Through prevention, intervention, and restoration, Breakthrough's Violence Prevention team works year-round to increase hope in the community by creating opportunities for residents most at risk of violence to pursue a safe, stable and engaged East Garfield Park.

Chicago Park District offers a 6-week long summer day camp where youth can engage in sports, arts, fitness, and outdoor activities. Ideas of civic engagement, environmental awareness, inclusion, collaboration & team building, brain play, reflection & journaling, and friendship & kindness are woven into the camp experience. Lunch and snacks will be provided. Online registration begins April 15 & 16. Camp runs June 24 - August 2.

KinderCare provides various social and educational programs for children aged 6 weeks through 12 years old across its many locations.

The Hope Center Foundation's Workforce Development Program provide participants with better job prospects and employable skills such as resume writing, interviewing techniques, and providing new, professional clothing for job interviews. The program includes a job fair as well as job placement. Upon completion of the program, participants are equipped with skills that demand higher wages and keep them competitive in a changing market.

Sunshine Gospel Ministries provides elementary, middle, and high school age children with a structured after-school environment that promotes positive values and fosters a commitment to learning. Youth participate in various academic, creative, and recreational activities, receive tutoring, and learn how to form a strong, positive identity.

Chicago Public Library acts as a warming center free to the public during periods of extreme cold.

Ephraim Bahar Cultural Center provides free weekly Arabic classes for both beginning and advanced students.

Magnolia Care Solutions manages funds for veterans as authorized by the Veteran's Administration.

Inspiration Corporation runs a free, 8-week job training program at Inspiration Kitchens, their operating social enterprise restaurant and job training facility in East Garfield Park. This program is for anyone 18 years of age or older who is interested in a sustainable career in the food service industry.