Back-to-School Season Comes Alive in West Englewood: Community Center's Annual Crusade Returns With Free Supplies, Food, and Fun
By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/West Englewood ·
As August arrives and a new school year looms on the horizon, the West Englewood Community Center is gearing up for one of the neighborhood's most beloved late-summer traditions: its Back to School Crusade. The annual celebration brings free food, entertainment, games, prizes, and — most importantly — a signature school supply giveaway to families who need it most, all rooted in the Center's mission to provide direct support and solutions to community members in need.
The Crusade is just one thread in the West Englewood Community Center's rich tapestry of programming. Year-round, the Center runs a rooftop garden and greenhouse where neighbors can grow fresh fruits and vegetables, a boxing program offering physical fitness and training in partnership with the Chicago Park District at Davis Square Park, and a Performing Arts Theater Program that teaches youth the full arc of live production — from sound engineering and lighting to stage management and event budgeting. It's a holistic vision of community care that goes far beyond a single event.
With back-to-school season approaching fast, now is the perfect time to plug in. Whether you're a family in need of school supplies, a young person interested in theater or boxing, or a neighbor who wants to give back, the West Englewood Community Center has a place for you. Learn more and get involved at westenglewoodcommunitycenter.org — and keep an eye on the Englewood Community Calendar at ragenglewood.org for upcoming neighborhood events all season long.
Sources:
1. https://www.westenglewoodcommunitycenter.org/
2. https://ragenglewood.org/