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Garfield Community Service Center, Early Voting, Code-A-Bration, FREE Programs @ ChiCAT, Internships, Apprenticeships, Jobs & More

Jason Ervin Ward 28 ✉️ [email protected]
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Summary

Alderman Jason C. Ervin (28th Ward) newsletter focuses on community resources and upcoming events, including programming at the Garfield Community Service Center and multiple youth/employment opportunities (teen internship fair, apprenticeship programs, Code-A-BRATION, CERT class, and summer youth employment). It also provides key voting information for the March 17, 2026 primary election (early voting runs March 2–17) and lists additional community activities like Garfield Park Advisory Council Family Skate Nights and a Construction Summit on March 18. No specific zoning, development approvals, housing/transit/streets policy changes, or budget/infrastructure decisions are mentioned.

Email from Jason C Ervin

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

GARFIELD COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER

March 2026 Community Workshops

@ 10 S Kedzie, 2nd Floor. Please call 312-746-5400 


Daily DFSS Programs

Monday to Friday: 9am - 1pm


Legal Aid (SNAP, TANF, MEDICARE assistance)
 Mondays & Fridays ~ 9AM - 3PM



Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting's (AA)

Mondays: 6PM - 7PM


Family Rescue & Domestic Violence Resource

Monday to Friday: 9AM - 4PM


West Side Opioid Task Force, Providing outreach to people who use drugs:

Monday, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 9AM - 2PM


Click Here To Vote Now!

EARLY VOTING FOR THE MARCH 17, 2026

PRIMARY ELECTION



March 2 through March 17

Weekdays: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Saturday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sunday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Election Day: 6:00 am - 7:00 pm (March 17)



TEEN INTERNSHIP FAIR

MONDAY MARCH 16TH , 4:00-6:00

312-747-0477

@SHERMAN PARK LIBRARY 5440 S. RACINE AVENUE


TUESDAY MARCH 31ST , 5:00-7:00

312-747-0666

@BRIGHTON PARK 4314 S ARCHER AVE


HIRE 360 ~ Paid Apprenticeship Programs


Click Here For More Info!
Bricklayers Local 21 (Chicago)

 Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM–2:00 PM 


Click Here For More Info!
Roofers and Waterproofers Local 11

Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-2:00 PM 


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Operating Engineers Local 150

Applications accepted: rolling basis


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Heat and Frost Insulators

Programs offered: Insulation Installer, Firestopping Specialist, Hazardous Material Handler, Soundproofing Technician


Click Here To Visit Us!

Chicago's Blue Cart Recycling Program



Click Here To Register Now!
 POST-SECONDARY FAIR


MARCH 12, 2026 10AM - 3PM (FAIR)

3PM - 5PM (WORKSHOPS & ACTIVATIONS)


@JAMES R. JORDAN BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

2102 W. MONROE ST.CHICAGO, IL 60612


Click Here For Visit Us!
CODE-A-BRATION

WHEN: 3/14- 3/15


Click Here To Apply Now!
Middle School Programs

March 14th - May 16th ~ Saturdays 10-1p

Chicago Center for Arts and Technology 1701 W 13 St. Chicago, IL 60608

QUESTIONS? [email protected] (312) 733-1701

Click Here To Register Now!

TEEN OPPORTUNITY FAIRS


Saturday, March 14

10am to 2pm. Kennedy-King College


Click Here For Visit Us!
FOOD SCRAP DROP-OFF PROGRAM


Click Here To Apply Now!
2026-2028 Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship
Refine Your Skills in Public Service Leadership

Apply by March 17!


GARFIELD PARK ADVISORY COUNCIL In

Partnership with HP SKATE MEETUP FAMILY SKATE NIGHT

March 19, 2026 | April 16, 2026

@Garfield Park Gymnasium 100 N Central Park Ave. Chicago, IL 60624



Click Here To Apply Now!
Chicago CERT Class Spring 2026

April 2 - May 5, 2026 (Tuesdays & Thursdays) ~ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

@ OEMC Auditorium, Room 154 1411 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607


Click Here To Apply Now!
Project Exploration Youth Employment 2026



Our One Summer Chicago Youth Employment programs will run from Monday, June 22nd through Friday, July 31st for Chicago youth aged 14-24. There will be an opportunity to opt into the summer extension that will go from August 3rd - 14th. 


Click Here To Apply Now!
ILLINOIS YOUTH INVESTMENT PROGRAM (IDHS)

LOCATION:

BlackRoots Alliance Digital Researcher/Community

Outreach/Organizer/Canvasser


Click Here To Register Now!
Small Business Improvement Fund

Questions? Contact: [email protected] (312) 360-3300



MARCH FOOD MADNESS! Challenge

MARCH 1-31, 2026

LICNA Community Food Drive

Little Joe's @ 1041 W. Taylor Street - Hours: www.littlejoestaylor.com

AZUL 18 on Taylor @ 1230 W. Taylor Street - Hours: Daily 8am-3pm

Pompei Restaurant @ 1531 W. Taylor Street - Hours: Daily 10am-8pm


Click Here To Register Now!
CONSTRUCTION SUMMIT 2026

Weds, March 18th

10 AM - 3 PM | Doors 9:30 AM

@ UIC FORUM 725 W Roosevelt Rd.