Fall Fun
Oct 23, 2025 • 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Boo at the Zoo
Free tickets, costumes encouraged, and group photos with GKYS.
Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield, ILFamily friendly
Events
Join GKYS drives, pop-ups, and mentorship gatherings.
Stay close to the community. Attend a drive, volunteer, or spread the word.
Next up
Fresh community events are being scheduled now.
Mentorship meetups, resource drives, and family pop-ups are on the way. We’ll share confirmed dates soon.
Want to host, sponsor, or volunteer? Tell us where you want to plug in and we’ll follow up with details.
Recent events & memories
Catch up on where we’ve been. Sponsor the next one?
Drives, camps, and pop-ups that kept youth connected and families supported.
Back-to-School
Jul 26
Joy Fest Back 2 School
Bounce castle, free haircuts, games, snacks, and school supplies.
5922 S. State St, ChicagoFree suppliesGames & food
Summer 2025
July sessions
Free Summer Camp
Drone training, painting, STEM, fishing, horticulture.
Joy of Fellowship Church, 5922 S. State StAges 5–16Two weeksFree
Seasonal
Nov 23, 2025
Community Turkey Giveaway
Free turkeys, groceries, and youth kits while supplies last.
Joya Auto Sales, 1032 W. 93rd StDrive-throughLimited supply
GKYS
Aug 27
Chicago Sky vs Washington Mystics
Celebrating youth milestones with the community, cheering together, and honoring wins.
Sports outingEnded
Upcoming highlights
Get involved with what’s next.
Upcoming
Apr 12, 2025
STEM & Literacy Labs
Hands-on STEM builds, reading circles, and tutoring pop-ups led by mentors and educators.
STEMTutoringMentorship
Upcoming
May 18, 2025
Community Resource Drive
Food, hygiene, and seasonal essentials distributed with local partners and volunteers.
FoodHygieneFree
Upcoming
Jun 22, 2025
Joy Fest: Back-to-School Prep
Haircuts, backpack kits, games, and wellness support to launch the new school year strong.
SuppliesFamilyWellness