Community

Join the Freedom Defense Center of Roseland with partners Contextos, Burst Into Books, SOUL (Southsiders Organized for Unity and Liberation), and AMMP (A Midwest Movement Project), for a farmer's market that is more than just shopping. The Roseland Peoples Market is a space to gather, connect, and celebrate the far South Side. There will be live art, fames, food, and music. Come by to support local businesses, artists, and organizations, eat fresh, and grow community.

Join the Freedom Defense Center of Roseland and community partners for a day of community fun. This event features a three-on-three basketball tournament. The event is free to attend, no RSVP required. We look forward to seeing you there!

Questions? Email fdcr@cookcountyil.gov. 

Join the Freedom Defense Center of Austin and community partners for a day of community fun. This event features a three-on-three basketball tournament, food trucks, games, and music. The event is free to attend, no RSVP required. We look forward to seeing you there!

Questions? Email fdca@cookcountyil.gov. 

Stop by the Mental Health Summit! We'll be joining the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County along with other partners for insightful discussions on mental health awareness and well-being. We'll be sharing resources. Some topics that will be covered are: Emergency Hospital Orders, Mental Health Services, Crisis Intervention, Mental Health Treatment Court, and more.

Defenders from our office will be joining Strides for Peace for their 1st Annual National Gun Violence Prevention Expo. This event will bring together resource providers, civic partners, public officials, community organizations and those for whom violence prevention is a top priority and creating a national network.