This Sunday (July 11), we're hosting our next round of community initiatives benefiting the Douglass Park community, in partnership with the Riot Fest Foundation. Organizers will be at the corner of Ogden and Sacramento from 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. overseeing the following initiatives:

1. Community Tickets
Once again, we invite our Douglass Park neighbors to come out and enjoy this year’s Riot Fest, September 17–19, free of charge. Douglass Park residents who live within a certain radius must register ahead of time for complimentary tickets—read the full details on our website and stop by this Sunday to get signed up!

2. Job Fairs
We’re seeking residents from North Lawndale and Douglass Park-adjacent communities to work in temporary positions during this year’s festival. Applications are now live. These temporary positions are available in various departments; more information is available via our Job Fairs post.

3. Volunteer Park Cleanup
Signups are full for our second volunteer-powered park cleanup of the year. We'll be mulching trees, picking up trash, pulling weeds, planting flowers, and more—selected volunteers will receive Riot Fest tickets in exchange for their efforts.

A Safe Haven Foundation is keeping its virtual 5K going with the 2nd Annual Global Virtual Run/Walk to End Homelessness. Everyone who signs up for the race is entered to win a pair of Riot Fest tickets! The virtual run period is July 17–25, so sign up now (and be sure to join the Riot Fest Foundation team).

Our Community Spotlights feature the wonderful food, nightlife, and local businesses found within Douglass Park, home to Riot Fest. Our current favorite spot to eat is Mariscos La Playa, a fantastic seafood restaurant worth stopping by. Read our writeup about Mariscos La Playa—and stay tuned for more Community Spotlights in the coming weeks!

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