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Get assistance with your business and entrepreneurial needs with the help of the 36Squared Business Incubator, the home of the local Illinois Small Business Development Center, a government-funded program to help small local businesses and startups.

Get more information about the 36Squared Business Incubator at our website at www.36business.org or by visiting us at 3636 S. Iron St., Chicago, for support or to enjoy one of our events.

Amate House is a leadership program for young adults from the Archdiocese of Chicago offering service and community from its home and fellowship residence at 3600 S. Seeley Ave. in the McKinley Park neighborhood of Chicago.

Learn more about Amate House by visiting its website at www.amatehouse.org and its Facebook page; get in touch by sending email to info@amatehouse.org or calling (773) 376-2445.

From our headquarters and learning center at 1751 W. 35th St., Aquinas Literacy Center provides English language learners with free tutoring from a cadre of certified volunteers.

Connect with Aquinas by visiting our center, accessing our website at www.aquinasliteracycenter.org, calling (773) 927-0512, emailing info@aquinasliteracycenter.org or connecting to one of our upcoming events and volunteer tutor training sessions.

Bethany Baptist Church is excited to show the love of Jesus Christ to our community centered in the McKinley Park neighborhood of Chicago. We service our parishoners and the neighborhood with many different areas of ministry, including on-site services and programs and clubs for both adults and youth.

Connect with Bethany by emailing us at bethanychicago@gmail.com, calling us at (773) 523-7911, visiting our website at www.bethanychicago.org or attending one of our upcoming services or events.

Blessed Sacrament Parish serves the McKinley Park community and beyond from our neighborhood churche Ss. Peter and Paul.

Learn more at the parish website at www.bspchicago.org, or get in touch by calling (773) 523-3917, emailing blessedsacrament@bspchicago.org or visiting the parish office at 3528 S. Hermitage Ave., Chicago. View our calendar of services here and on the parish website.

Connect with CAPS Beat 912 to get involved in public safety issues and combating crime in the McKinley Park neighborhood. We meet at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month on line Via Zoom for now due to Covid-19 . Please contact the 9th District Community Policing Office for info on how to join at 312-747-3501 or email jason.sollis@chicagopolice.org

 We are actively  looking for beat facilitators to help us organize meetings and attract new community members to get involved in Community Policing..  Glenn and Christine Young were the former beat 912 facilitators who grew the group to be  the largest and most active in the City of Chicago .We would like to work with someone who could help us with staying connected to the community and continue the relationship that makes Mckinley Park such a great place to live. 

The Chinese American Service League (CASL) offers comprehensive community services to all comers based from its center at 2141 S. Tan Court in Chicago's Chinatown neighborhood. Contact CASL by visiting the center, calling (312) 791-0418 or visiting www.caslservice.org.

The Coalition for a Better Chinese American Community (CBCAC) serves the greater Chinatown area of Chicago and beyond as a group of member organizations collaborating together on advocacy, planning and community improvement. Get in touch with the coalition by sending email to info@cbcacchicago.org or calling (312) 761-9738. Visit the coalition office at 2301 S. Archer Ave., Suite 1, Chicago 60616.

Cook County 7th District Commissioner Alma Anaya serves the McKinley Park neighborhood on issues pertinent to county government, such as property tax assessments, public safety and health programs, the court system, elections and more.

Connect with county assistance and resources at the 7th District public service office, 4374 S. Archer Ave., Chicago, or by calling (773) 376-2700 or emailing alma.anaya@cookcountyil.gov. 

Evergreen Academy Middle School provides a premier education for sixth through eighth graders from our home in the McKinley Park neighborhood of Chicago. Our many programs, amenities and services dovetail off our foundational goals of academic excellence, responsible development, social equity and sound operations.

Get in touch with Evergreen Academy by visiting our school at 3537 S. Paulina St., calling (773) 535-4836, reviewing our website at www.evergreenacademyms.com or joining us at one of our upcoming events.

Nathanael Greene Elementary School educates Pre-Kindergartners through fifth graders from our school building and grounds at 3525 S. Honore St. in Chicago. We are a leading local public elementary school that serves the McKinley Park neighborhood and serve as a foundational institution in the neighborhood.

Connect with Greene Elementary by visiting the school, accessing our website at ngreeneschool.com, or calling (773) 535-4560.

Horizon Science Academy - McKinley Park is a public charter school serving Kindergarten through twelfth grades that opened in 2013. We provide our students with an innovative world class education, rich in math, science and technology. HSA McKinley focuses on preparing students to become bold inquirers, problem solvers and ethical leaders, with skills ready to meet the challenges of a competitive global workforce.

Get in touch with us on our website at www.hsamckinley.org, by calling us at (773) 247-8400, by emailing us at info@hsamckinley.org and by visiting the school at 2245 W. Pershing Road for one of our many community events or to get more information.

The McKinley Park Underage Drinking & Other Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition (McK-UDOS) serves the McKinley Park neighborhood by raising awareness of the dangers of teenage alcohol and substance abuse. A program of the Midwest Asian Health Association (MAHA), the coalition includes dozens of local community organizations, elected officials and private businesses.

Connect with McK-UDOS through the MAHA offices at 238 W. Cermak Road, Second Floor, Chicago; by calling (312) 285-2326, or by emailing linaxie@maha-us.org.

Join friends and fans of outdoor play at the McKinley Community Play Garden, located at 3518-28 S. Wolcott Ave., Chicago. Our open public space includes a wonderland of natural play environments for kids, a spot for youth and teens to gather and socialize, and a community commons for collaborative public events.

Drop by at any time to play and meet your neighbors, and keep an eye out for our upcoming events.

Join the McKinley Park Advisory Council to get involved in events, programs and advocacy for the crown jewel of the neighborhood: McKinley Park!

The council meets monthly, usually at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of the month at the McKinley Park field house, 2210 W. Pershing Road, Chicago.

Connect with the advisory council here, on our Facebook page or at one of the council's events or monthly meetings.

The McKinley Park Civic Association is the McKinley Park neighborhood's longest-serving community group, supporting community engagement and development since our founding in 1970.

Meeting regularly on first Wednesdays (except for July and August) at the McKinley Park public library, we welcome all interested residents to connect with us and the neighborhood.

Get in touch with us here, on our Facebook page and at our upcoming meetings and events.

Connect with the McKinley Park Community Garden to plant your fruits and veggies alongside your neighbors, as well as enjoy garden events and neighborhood camaraderie with fellow green thumbs.

Located where the northbound and southbound lanes of Damen Avenue split at the east end of McKinley Park, the community garden rests at approximately 3800 S. Damen Ave., Chicago. Get more info on our Facebook page, on our website or by calling (312) 857-8865.

The McKinley Park branch of the Chicago Public Library serves the McKinley Park neighborhood and surrounding communities with library services, events and amenities from our building and reading garden at West 35th Street and South Wolcott Avenue. 

Connect with the library by visiting at 1915 W. 35th St., accessing our website, calling (312) 747-6082, emailing mckinleypark@chipublib.org or attending one of our many events.

The McKinley Dog Park Advisory Council is brought the first dog park to the southwest side of Chicago in January 2020. We've been working on this project since the summer of 2014 and look forward to this key community amenity for pet lovers in the neighborhood and beyond.

Get in touch with the council by emailing us at mckinleydogpark@gmail.com. For donations and a deeper dive into the history of McKinley Dog Park, visit our website at mckinleydogpark.org 

Namaste Charter School provides a high-quality education for Kindergartners through eighth graders in the McKinley Park neighborhood and beyond from our school building at 3737 S. Paulina Ave. With a focus on healthy living, Dual Language Immersion in Spanish, and an innovative, data-informed curriculum, Namaste delivers an outstanding option for your child's education.

Connect with Namaste via our website at www.namastecharterschool.org, by calling (773) 715-9558 or emailing info@namastecharterschool.org. We also welcome you and yours to attend one of our upcoming events. 

The National Latino Eduction Institute (NLEI) provides accredited, post-secondary education from our campus at 2011 W. Pershing Road in Chicago's McKinley Park neighborhood. We train and place students for well-paying, in-demand jobs that lead to economic independence and success in careers and life.

Visit our campus at 2011 W. Pershing Road and learn more on our website at www.nlei.org. Contact us by emailing education@nlei.org or calling (773) 247-0707.

Omega Delta Youth Baseball and Softball serves Chicago's McKinley Park and surrounding communities with seasonal baseball and softball team play, clinics, tournaments and events for young players ages 3 through 16. Our home field is Hoyne Park in the McKinley Park neighborhood.

Find more info on our website at www.omegadeltabaseball.org, and stop by Hoyne Park at 3417 S. Hamilton Ave. to watch the kids play. Check out our upcoming events, and contact us by emailing omegadeltabaseballchicago@gmail.com or calling (312) 661-4733. 

Illinois 2nd District State Representative Theresa Mah serves the McKinley Park and nearby neighborhoods in the Illinois General Assembly. A daughter of immigrants, Mah cemented her community involvement through local activism and leadership, and in January 2017 began her service as Illinois' first Asian-American legislator.

Connect with Representative Theresa Mah and her 2nd District service office by visiting 2108 W. 35th St., calling (872) 281-5775 or by emailing rep.theresamah@gmail.com. 

Let's get YOU home with housing assistance, counseling and coaching from the Spanish Coalition for Housing.

Contact the coalition by sending email to help@sc4housing.org or calling our Southwest Region specialists at (773) 933-7575.  Learn more at website at sc4housing.org.

The Mission of St. Andrew Lutheran Church is to guide people to know Jesus as their Savior, to grow in their faith, and to show Jesus to others. St. Andrew serves the McKinley Park neighborhood and beyond from their location at the geographic center of Chicago at 3658 S. Honore St.

Connect with St. Andrew by emailing pastor@standrewchicago.org or churchsecretary@standrewchicago.org, calling (773) 376-5370, visiting the St. Andrew website at standrewchicago.org, and attending one of its upcoming services and events.

Get support for documentation and migration services for emigrees and visitors from the Mexican state of Guanajuato at Tu Casa Guanajuato en Chicago, 3667 S. Archer Ave.

Connect and get more information by calling (773) 247-2080 and vsiiting the organization's Facebook page.

The Velma Thomas Early Childhood Center is a Chicago Public School Child Parent Center located in Chicago's McKinley Park neighborhood. We educate three- and four-year-olds in mixed-age, multilingual classrooms with our teaching staff of Illinois-certified early childhood specialists.

Visit our facilities at 3625 S. Hoyne Ave. and learn more about us on our website at thomas.cps.edu and on our Facebook page. Get in touch by calling (773) 535-4088, or emailing Principal Mary Kay Richardson at mdrichardson4@cps.edu.

Visit the William McKinley American Legion Post 231 at 1956 W. 35th St., or get in touch by visiting the post, calling (773) 254-4522, sending email or connecting on the post's Facebook page.