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Garfield Community Service Center, FREE Fitness Week, Jobs & Internships, SNAP Updates, Heart Health Month & More

Jason Ervin Ward 28 ✉️ [email protected]
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Summary

Alderman Jason C. Ervin (28th Ward) newsletter does not mention any zoning/development, transit, housing, or budget meetings/hearings, nor any related policy changes or infrastructure decisions. It primarily announces free community workshops and services at the Garfield Community Service Center (including DFSS programs and Legal Aid), notes that SNAP rules are changing, and lists multiple job-training/events and health-related programming (e.g., Heart Health Month). It also includes several youth/teen opportunities fairs and various community events such as the Teen Opportunity Fairs, homebuyer event (“The Home Stretch”), and local pet adoption and spay/neuter promotions.

Email from Jason C Ervin

 Standing Tall For The 28th Ward ------------------------ February 2026

GARFIELD COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER

February 2026 Community Workshops


All workshops are FREE and are located at 10 S Kedzie, 2nd Floor.

Daily DFSS Programs Monday to Friday: 9am - 1pm


Wellness Fair Every Thursday!!

Daily DFSS Programs 
 Monday to Friday: 9am - 1pm


Eyeglasses for the Homeless
Tuesday, February 17th: 5PM - 7:30PM


Legal Aid 
Mondays & Fridays: 9AM - 3PM


Family Rescue & Domestic Violence Resource 
Monday to Friday: 9AM - 4PM


Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting's (AA) 
Mondays: 6PM - 7PM



West Side Opioid Task Force 
Monday, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 9AM - 2PM


Youth Creative Expression

February 12 ~ March 12

4:00 PM-6:00PM

@1133 W. 13th St. Chicago IL


Click Here To Apply Now!

CLIMEATE WORKS PRE-APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM


Happy Valentine's Love Day

Feb. 13, 2026 12:00pm-2:00pm

@3019 W. Harrison Street, Chicago, IL 60612


Click Here For Survey! 

Sankofa Wellness Center Survey for Garfield Park Residents


Department of Planning and Development

Apply for a DPD grant by February 13!


Click Here To Visit Us!
Community Development Grants (CDG)


Click Here To Visit Us!
Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF)


Click Here To Apply Now!

CLEAN JOBS SOLAR PV TRAINING PROGRAM



Click Here To Visit Us!
 $25 DOG SPAY/NEUTER
Offer ends February 28, 2026.


Click Here to Register Now!

FREE FITNESS CENTERS

February 1st through 15th


Click Here to Register!
LGBTQIA+ Teen Red Disco!

FRIDAY FEB 13 To 19 , 6pm- 9pm

@632 N DEARBORN ST CHICAGO, IL 60654


Click Here to Learn More!

Don't Lose Your SNAP Benefits

SNAP Rules are Changing


Cook County Health

Birthday Health Screening Program

Call at 312-864-4289


Click Here To Apply Now!
Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County

Every Second Thursday of the Month

8:30 AM - 4:30PM
@Cisar Student Veterans Center 750 S.

Halsted Street, Room 248 Chicago, IL 60607


Click Here to Register Now!

TEENS IN THE PARK FIELD DAY GATELY PARK

Monday Feb.16 2026 ~ 10 AM - 2 PM

@ GATELY PARK | 10201 S. COTTAGE GROVE



Click Here to Learn More!
SUCCESS STARTS EARLY AT THE Y!


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DFSS Support Services for Family Caregivers



Click Here To Visit Us!
Cook County Spay and Neuter Rebate Program

@ 1620 Bond St Naperville, IL 60563


Click Here To Register Now!

MONEY MATTERS INSTITUTE

TUE, FEB 17, 2026 ~ 4-7pm

@ 4314 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60653


Click Here To Apply Now!

Looking For Young Artists




Click Here To Visit Us!

Bridges From School to Work


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REVOLUTION INSTITUTE

Career Opportunities Workshop


Tuesday February 17, 2026 , 10Am-11:30Am

@Olive-Harvey College 10001 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60628



Click Here To Apply Now!

ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL SOPHOMORES



APPLICATIONS FOR THE CLASS OF 2027

OPENS December 1, 2025, AND CLOSES MAY 1, 2026.



CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW!

JOB FAIR

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 ~ 10:00am to 2:00pm

@McCormick Place Lakeside Center Room E271


REAL ID SATURDAY SERVICES

@ SUPER CENTER 191 N CLARK ST ~ 8AM-4PM


CTA DIVERSITY SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS



Click here to Register Now!

February 18, 2026 10:00 am CT


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March 25, 2026 10:00 am CT


Click Here To Apply Now!
 Electric Vehicle Conversion at Olive Harvey College



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THE HIDDEN GENIUS PROJECT

APPLICATION DUE FEBRUARY 20, 2026



CLICK HERE TO VISIT US!

CELEBRATE HEART HEALTH MONTH


Saturday, February 21st 9:30am-11:00am

@Garfield Park 100 N. Central Ave., Chicago, IL


Friday, February 27th 2:30pm-4:30pm

@Ogden Park 6500 S. Racine Ave., Chicago, IL



Click Here To Register Now!
2026 10th Annual Teen Opportunity Fair(s)


February 21st @ Warren Park [10 am to 1 pm]

February 28th @ Malcolm X College [10 am to 1 pm]

March 14th @ Kennedy King College [10 am to 1 pm]


Click Here To Visit Us!

DIBS FOR PETS ADOPTION EVENT

Saturday FEBRUARY 21

ADOPTION HOURS 12 P.M-6 P.M.

@2741 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL


Click Here To Register Now!
The Home Stretch Homebuyer Event


SATURDAY 02/21/2026 , 8:30 AM - 3 PM

@BUILD, Inc. 5100 West Harrison Chicago, IL 60644

SALEM CARES

February 21, 2026 , 10AM-2PM

@ST. MICHAEL MB CHURCH 4106 W. MONROE STREET