CHICAGO HEIGHTS CHAPTER ORIENTATION
May
23
to May 24

CHICAGO HEIGHTS CHAPTER ORIENTATION

Gyrls In The H.O.O.D (Healthy, Optimistic, Outstanding, Determined) Foundation provides adolescent reproductive/sexual health education & social support services, that aims to improve health outcomes and challenge negative stereotypes.

This Saturday we will be at the Chicago Heights Library hosting an orientation. Feel free to sign up your teenage gyrls who live in the area.

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OH SNAP! FOOD ACCESS HEALTH FAIR
May
16

OH SNAP! FOOD ACCESS HEALTH FAIR

OH SNAP! FOOD ACCESS HEALTH FAIR

Join us as we connect our community to food resources, and critical information around SNAP benefit changes.

If you or a loved one are affected by SNAP changes come out and speak directly to a benefit specialist.

Taji Gaines, CEO of B4 Beverage Company and PTSD Garden has cultivated gardens around the city. PTSD Garden fed many people in our community last year and is set to do the same this summer. This saturday Mr. Gaines is coming to the H.O.O.D to lead us in a gardening session. Participants will leave with their very own plant to grow at home. 🌶 🫑 🍓 🍉

  • TCA Health will be on site distributing goodies and program literature.

  • DJ FlyGod will most definitely have the jams going throughout the day.

  • Free groceries will be distributed at the end of event to those who participated.

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Women’s History Month Event
Mar
17

Women’s History Month Event

Women’s History Month Event

The H.O.O.D will be overflowing with amazing women! Gyrls come on out and hear from women who are thriving professionally, let them encourage, inspire and guide you on your soon to be journey's!!

🎉 Hygiene bags for all participants.
🎉 H.O.O.D Kits for the first five gyrls to arrive.
🎉 Refreshments provided

March 17 @ 4:30pm
605 E. 71st, Chicago, IL
Please apply to attend below and make sure to read the registration form.

https://form.jotform.com/260744343046050

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Juneteenth 2024
Jun
19

Juneteenth 2024

Gyrls In The H.O.O.D deserve to live in safe communities! Join us on Juneteenth as we make a little noise on 71st.

Kicking off on 71st and King Drive at noon.

Afterwards, we will host a community celebration!

- Resource Fair

- Free Food

- Family Fun!

Open to everyone! Bring your family and friends for a day of unity and celebration.

We are seeking 10 $100 sponsors of this event. Your support will go a long way in teaching young gyrls how to use their voice. Check out the flyer to see how you can support.

#Juneteenth #ReproductiveJustice #CommunityMarch #FamilyFun #FreeEvent #CelebrateFreedom #gyrlsinthehoodfoundation

SIGN UP TO JOIN THE MARCH HERE!

https://forms.gle/ToV8zwDgE4LvoU217

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Certified Phlebotomy Program
Nov
4

Certified Phlebotomy Program

We are so proud to have brought a tuition free Certified Phlebotomy Program to the Greater Grand Crossing community. This short-term certification can be a great way to change your circumstances and totally reinvent yourself. We look forward to seeing the successful outcomes of our graduates.

This course is EVERY Saturday and Sunday in November.

Apply here

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Gyrls Group
Mar
7

Gyrls Group

Come by Gryls in the H.O.O.D. Foundation for candid conversation, food, and fun.

Participants will receive a H.O.O.D Kit and a $25 gift card.

This week we are working on our vision boards, so bring old magazines or newspapers.

Gyrls ages 16–21 can sign up here.

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