TheNeighborhoodFirst.org

  1. Building Positive Neighborhood Identities

 
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Who we are:

We are a team of dedicated volunteers who work with our neighbors, local business owners, elected officials, and other community partners to help organize and participate in great community-building events and activities.


    1. Currently, TheNeighborhoodFirst.org is focused on the Far North Side of Chicago.


  1. Our mission statement:

    1. To build positive neighborhood identities by fostering dialogue and exchange.

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How it works:

    1. TheNeighborhoodFirst.org partners with many local community organizations and community-oriented businesses that help foster positive neighborhood identities.  Though these partnerships, we are able to provide great opportunities of meaningful dialogue and exchange.


How to participate:

    1. Volunteering and organizing with TheNeighborhoodFirst.org is fun, easy, and a rewarding experience.  To sign up, join the mailing list using the form to the left, or by clicking here.  You can receive updates about ongoing efforts


Community links: (in development)

EveryBlock Chicago

Edgewater Chamber of Commerce

Edgewater Community Buzz

Edgewater Community Council

Edgewater Development Corp.

Lake Effect News

Rogerspark.com

Rogers Park Community Council

Uptown Update

The Urban Coaster

Welcome To All Community Members, Volunteers, and Organizers

Neighborhood Nights is Coming Back!

    1. The Neighborhood Nights event series is once again being planned for this summer.  Starting in May, Neighborhood Nights will return to locations near EL stations of the Far North Side.  More information can be found here.

“Meet-Your-Neighbors” Dinner, Tuesday!

    1. Come to the
      first “Meet-Your-Neighbors” Dinner in Edgewater at St. Andrew’s Pub, 5938 N. Broadway Ave., on Tues., March 9 at 7 p.m. To RSVP via email to dan@theneighborhoodfirst.org.
 
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