Join Breakthrough for a one-mile walk through our beautiful Garfield Park community as we raise awareness and funds to support our vital food and housing programs. Breakthrough’s Walk for Hunger raises awareness and funds to end food insecurity and housing instability in Garfield Park and beyond.

Join us for our monthly Lunch and Learn sessions at the Green Tomato Café from 12:30pm to 1pm. Hosted by various LCHC medical staff, these sessions are designed to foster educational and engaging peer discussions. Everyone is welcome to join in and explore various health-related topics in a relaxed setting. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn, connect, and grow with us!

April Topic: Minority Health

We hope to see you there! RSVPs are optional but helpful.

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This Spring Fling for the community will be held at 18th & Kildare from 3:00pm - 6:00pm on Sunday, April 19th in Chicago. It will include a Bike Giveaway for ages 16 and under (parent must be present), planting flowers, a game truck, bouncy house, music, food, and more

Earth Day is a time to come together and care for the shared spaces. Join the community for an Earth Day Clean-up at Douglass Park on April 18th from 9am-1pm. Bring the whole family to help beautify the park, connect with neighbors, and enjoy refreshments and creative activities in celebration of Earth Day. Let's show love to our community together!

Come out to Garfield Park for Family Skate every third Thursday of the month from 6 PM to 8 PM. Roller skate rentals are free, courtesy of the Chicago Park District, but you're welcome to bring your own skates. Enjoy music from a DJ and snacks from concession stands that will be available. This event is open to all ages, and there is no admission fee. We look forward to seeing you there!

Be part of an active, welcoming community at our free timed runs! From walkers to runners, all ages and paces are encouraged. Come out and make movement a shared experience.

Get in the game this spring with the Lawndale Christian Fitness Center's 35 & Up Basketball League! Kick off your weekends with fun, fitness, and teamwork—every Saturday from March 21st to April 25th, 9 AM to 2 PM at the LCHC Gymnasium. Whether you're in it to win it or just there for the good vibes, you can join solo or as a team. Don’t miss out—sign up now for an awesome season of hoops, camaraderie, and plenty of action! Let’s ball!

Join us for our monthly Lunch and Learn sessions at the Green Tomato Café from 12:30pm to 1pm. Hosted by various LCHC medical staff, these sessions are designed to foster educational and engaging peer discussions. Everyone is welcome to join in and explore various health-related topics in a relaxed setting. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn, connect, and grow with us!

March Topic: Colorectal Cancer Awareness

We hope to see you there! RSVPs are optional but helpful.

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Join us at Green Tomato Cafe for Open Mic Night on February 27th from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. This event is for the community, by the community, and will feature raffles, prizes, and more. You can sign up by scanning the QR code, and same-day sign-ups are also welcome. Whether you’re stepping up to the mic or coming to support, we invite you to be part of an evening centered on creativity, connection, and community.

Join us on February 23rd from 11am- 5pm to donate blood and help save lives! All donors will receive a $20 gift e-card as a thank-you. Your generosity can make a significant difference—come out and give the gift of life!

Please make sure to eat healthy and drink plenty of fluids before donating blood. The blood drive will be taking place inside the Skyline Conference Room (4th floor of 3750 W. Ogden)

LCHC Co-ed Volleyball is in full swing! Games are held every Friday from 6 pm to 10 pm inside the basketball gym at 3860 W Ogden Ave. While registration is now closed, we encourage everyone to come out and enjoy the exciting matchups. Bring your friends and family to cheer on the teams!

The LCFC Annual Strength and Endurance competition is set for February 21st, 2026, offering a dynamic platform for both men and women to showcase their physical strength, agility, and mental resilience. The event includes various activities across different weight classes, ensuring inclusivity for participants of all experience levels. Sign up now to push your limits and engage in an exciting fitness journey!

Join us for our monthly Lunch and Learn sessions at the Green Tomato Café from 12:30pm to 1pm. Hosted by various LCHC medical staff, these sessions are designed to foster educational and engaging peer discussions. Everyone is welcome to join in and explore various health-related topics in a relaxed setting. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn, connect, and grow with us!

February Topic: Heart Health

We hope to see you there! RSVPs are optional but helpful.

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LCHC Co-ed Volleyball is in full swing! Games are held every Friday from 6 pm to 10 pm inside the basketball gym at 3860 W Ogden Ave. While registration is now closed, we encourage everyone to come out and enjoy the exciting matchups. Bring your friends and family to cheer on the teams!

LCHC Co-ed Volleyball is in full swing! Games are held every Friday from 6 pm to 10 pm inside the basketball gym at 3860 W Ogden Ave. While registration is now closed, we encourage everyone to come out and enjoy the exciting matchups. Bring your friends and family to cheer on the teams!

Grief looks different for everyone — and sometimes healing means dancing through it together. Join us for Stepping Out of Grief, a free grief support gathering is for women who are grieving the passing of a child — let’s heal together through dance and community.

Free admission open to all.

Come as you are. You don’t have to carry it alone

LCHC Co-ed Volleyball is in full swing! Games are held every Friday from 6 pm to 10 pm inside the basketball gym at 3860 W Ogden Ave. While registration is now closed, we encourage everyone to come out and enjoy the exciting matchups. Bring your friends and family to cheer on the teams!

LCHC Co-ed Volleyball is in full swing! Games are held every Friday from 6 pm to 10 pm inside the basketball gym at 3860 W Ogden Ave. While registration is now closed, we encourage everyone to come out and enjoy the exciting matchups. Bring your friends and family to cheer on the teams!

Join us for our monthly Lunch and Learn sessions at the Green Tomato Café from 12:30pm to 1pm. Hosted by various LCHC medical staff, these sessions are designed to foster educational and engaging peer discussions. Everyone is welcome to join in and explore various health-related topics in a relaxed setting. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn, connect, and grow with us!

January Topic: Cervical Cancer/Women's Health

We hope to see you there! RSVPs are optional but helpful.

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Come out to commemorate Dr. King's time in Chicago and the period he spent in North Lawndale in 1966. Join the community and learn about the shared history of Dr. King.

LCHC Co-ed Volleyball is in full swing! Games are held every Friday from 6 pm to 10 pm inside the basketball gym at 3860 W Ogden Ave. While registration is now closed, we encourage everyone to come out and enjoy the exciting matchups. Bring your friends and family to cheer on the teams!

Get ready to bump, set, and spike your way into the new year! The LCFC Volleyball League begins on January 9th and will run through February 20th, with games taking place every Friday at 6 p.m. in the LCHC Gym. This coed league is open to all skill levels, making it a fantastic opportunity to stay active, meet new people, and enjoy some friendly competition. You can gather a team or join individually—everyone is welcome to participate and have fun this season!

Register today using this link: https://lawndalefitness.org/sport.../co-ed-volleyball-league

Join us at Green Tomato Cafe for a Community Christmas Eve Dinner on December 24th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. We will be serving free food, and each child will receive a complimentary toy.

Toy donations will be accepted from December 1st to December 23rd at both Green Tomato Cafe and the Lawndale Christian Fitness Center. As a thank you, those who donate a toy will receive a free one-month membership to the Lawndale Christian Fitness Center, and Green Tomato Cafe will provide a $10 coupon for your next visit.

Celebrate the season with us through good food, generosity, and community!

Join us for our monthly Lunch and Learn sessions at the Green Tomato Café from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Hosted by various LCHC medical staff, these sessions are designed to foster educational and engaging peer discussions. Everyone is welcome to join in and explore various health-related topics in a relaxed setting. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn, connect, and grow with us!

December's Topic: HIV

We hope to see you there! RSVPs are optional but helpful.

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Come out on the boulevard as we light the tree, sip hot chocolate, enjoy free activities for our kids plus ice skating, and come together as one community.

Start off the holiday season at the 6th Annual Light up Lawndale! This 2-day event will consist of free food, ice skating rink, CTA Holiday Bus, and community holiday connection and cheer.

Start off the holiday season at the 6th Annual Light up Lawndale! This 2-day event will consist of free food, ice skating rink, CTA Holiday Bus, and community holiday connection and cheer.

Come out to the "Free Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway" happening in our community! There will be 500 pre-made meals available, with each box feeding a family of four. Please remember that there is a limit of one box per family while supplies last. The event will take place on Tuesday, November 25, from 1 PM to 4 PM at 2111 S. Hamlin, The Firehouse Community Arts Center.