Events

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Holiday of Hope Drive — Clothing & Toy Giveaway

Pacific Garden Mission • 325 W. 79th St, Chicago, IL • Dec 12, 6–8 PM

Support women and children with clothing, toiletries, and toys. Drop-off: IDaya Auto Sales, 325 W. 79th St, Chicago. Call 773-318-4557 for pick-up.

Recent events & memories

Drives, camps, and pop-ups that kept youth connected and families supported.

Fall Fun Oct 23, 2025

Brookfield Zoo • 11:00 AM–12:00 PM. Free tickets, costumes encouraged, and group photos with GKYS.

Brookfield, IL Family friendly

Holiday Drive Dec 12 • 6–8 PM

Pacific Garden Mission, 325 W. 79th St. Clothing, shoes, toiletries for women and children.

Donation need Pick-up available

Back-to-School Jul 26

5922 S. State St, Chicago. Bounce castle, free haircuts, games, snacks, and school supplies.

Free supplies Games & food

Summer 2025 July sessions

Joy of Fellowship Church, 5922 S. State St. Drone training, painting, STEM, fishing, horticulture.

Ages 5–16 Two weeks Free

Seasonal Nov 23, 2025

Joya Auto Sales, 1032 W. 93rd St. Free turkeys, groceries, and youth kits while supplies last.

Drive-through Limited supply

GKYS Aug 27

Celebrating youth milestones with the community, cheering together, and honoring wins.

Sports outing Ended

Upcoming highlights

Upcoming Apr 12, 2025

Hands-on STEM builds, reading circles, and tutoring pop-ups led by mentors and educators.

STEM Tutoring Mentorship

Upcoming May 18, 2025

Food, hygiene, and seasonal essentials distributed with local partners and volunteers.

Food Hygiene Free

Upcoming Jun 22, 2025

Haircuts, backpack kits, games, and wellness support to launch the new school year strong.

Supplies Family Wellness