Events

UCAN’s flagship fundraiser, the UCAN Leadership Awards is an inspiring annual event held every June. This special evening celebrates the academic and personal achievements of UCAN’s outstanding youth.

Community collaboration will be exemplified again this summer in Austin, Garfield Park, and North Lawndale as we take the diamond for opening day! Join us for the start of baseball season with a parade of teams headed south on Central Park Ave.

Join UCAN for a day of food, games and fun to celebrate fathers and their families.

Always wanted to try paddling? Join Chicago Adventure Therapy and the Forest Preserves of Cook County at Beaubien Celebration Day and hop in a canoe with their paddling guides! All paddling equipment and clothing will be provided. No experience necessary.

Join UCAN as they provide food and family-friendly fun for the community!

The Peace Runners 773 Juneteenth Wellness 5K is an annual community event in Chicago's Garfield Park neighborhood. With your support, Peace Runners 773 hoping to fundraise for more intergenerational health and wellness programming and initiative and also provide some youth scholarships!

Join GoodKids MadCity Englewood for a day of leadership, community action, and positive change where young voices lead the way. Let's make a difference together!

Join UCAN for food, fun and a celebration in honor of Juneteenth!

Join R CITY for a Juneteenth Celebration! Bring the whole family to their outdoor space for an afternoon of games food, and fun. This is a free event.

The 1865 Coalition is a collaboration of community organizations, residents, stakeholders, law enforcement, educational institutions, elected officials, local businesses, and churches who collectively have come together to host a two-day Juneteenth celebration in Garfield Park called the “1865 Fest.” This goal is achieved through cultural activities, art, education, sports, entertainment, community engagement, statewide partnerships and strategic planning.