Join the HNA Community Outreach + Marketing Committee for Hermosa

Community Outreach + Marketing Committee Volunteer Opportunity

The Hermosa Neighborhood Association is seeking energetic neighbors and business owners to help strategize, in our action-based Outreach + Marketing Committee. This committee focuses on engaging with the community in various ways including events, HNA advocacy, volunteering, as well as social media and promotion of Hermosa-focused news.

Helpful Skills/Interest But Not Required

Interest in networking, social media, and promotion of virtual and online events either by writing or graphic design.

Commitment

5-10 hours a month. Committee meetings are monthly.

Ages

16+ to 100 (teens can acquire service hours for school requirements)

Interested? Register to Talk with the HNA

By scheduling an appointment with a volunteer at the HNA, we spend 30 minutes discussing your interests and ways of volunteering to make a positive impact for our community.

Join the HNA Fundraising Committee for Hermosa

Fundraising Committee Volunteer Opportunity

The Hermosa Neighborhood Association is seeking energetic neighbors and business owners to help strategize, in our action-based Fundraising Committee. This committee is dedicated to donor outreach, whether it be the community members in small donations, as well as corporate donors and grants. Fundraising may take place online through social media, at events or personal phone calls with potential business donors.

Committee meetings are monthly.

Helpful Skills/Interest But Not Required

Interest in networking, social media, and promotion of virtual and online events, as well identifying potential donors, including grants.

Commitment

5-10 hours a month

Ages

16+ to 100 (teens can acquire service hours for school requirements)

Interested? Register to Talk with the HNA

By scheduling an appointment with a volunteer at the HNA, we spend 30 minutes discussing your interests and ways of volunteering to make a positive impact for our community.

Leadership Opportunities with the Hermosa Neighborhood Association

Volunteer! Join an HNA Committee

The Hermosa Neighborhood Association is seeking energetic neighbors and business owners to help strategize, in our action-based committees and neighborhood board. If you would like general information about volunteering, please visit our volunteering page, or make an appointment with one of our coordinators.

The HNA is structured as a voting membership of not more than 10, then an extended network or volunteers, donors and neighborhood advocates who join committees aligned by specific goals of the organization. Volunteers can join HNA Committees anytime, and the HNA Board is by application and annual election.

Current HNA Committees

Committees meet monthly. To join a committee, contact us and we can include you in our meetings, the committee calendar and goals

Marketing + Community Outreach Committee
This committee focuses on engaging with the community in various ways including events, HNA advocacy, volunteering, as well as social media and promotion of Hermosa-focused news

Safety Committee
By listening and engaging in community, ward and policing activities, committee members take on HNA Safety Committee goal-oriented tasks and initiatives such as reporting and publishing CAPs meetings, promoting ward and community policing engagements and collating crime and traffic data for special interest initiatives. Learn more

Fundraising + Dog Park Committee
This committee is dedicated to donor outreach, whether it be community members in small donations, as well as corporate donors and grants. Fundraising may take place online through social media, at events or personal phone calls with potential business donors.

Or, find out more information about pets and dog park progress.

Beautification Committee
This committee focuses on creating a greener and cleaner Hermosa. Seasonal planting, tree management and advocacy, as well as block and park cleanups are all part of this direct-action committee.

Time Commitment

2-10 hours a month depending

Ages

16+ to 100 (teens can acquire service hours for school requirements)

Interested? Please register to talk to our volunteer coordinators

Free Mercado Saturday 9/5 at Kelvyn Park

Free Mercado Saturday Sept 5th 12-4pm -Kelvyn Park

Free Clothes & Shoes for the Community / Ropa y Zapatos Gratis por la Communidad

Free Mercado at Kelvyn Park (Park District)
Sponsored by the Kelvyn Park Advisory Council at kelvynpark.org
4438 W Wrightwood Ave, Hermosa, Chicago

We are offering a free mercado / store for clothing, shoes and limited school supplies. 
- Limit: 1 bag per person
- Masks required while in shopping area

Raffle for free Fire Tablet - tickets $1 for 1 or $5 for $6

Estamos ofreciendo un mercado / tienda gratis para ropa, zapatos y útiles escolares limitados.
 - Límite: 1 maleta por persona
 - Se requieren máscaras en el área de compras

 Rifa para tableta Fire gratis - boletos $ 1 por 1 o $ 5 por $ 6

Free Covid Testing 7/27, 28 + 30 at Kelvyn Park

Free Family Covid Testing at Kelvyn Park Tues + Thurs, 10-4pm

Prueba familiar gratuita de Covid en Kelvyn Park
Tuesday + Thursday, July 28th+ 30th, 2020, 10am - 4pm
Where: Kelvyn Park Fieldhouse entrance, 4438 W. Wrightwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60639, Walk up / Camine

Preregister for reduce wait / Registrarse para espera reducida https://chicagocovidtesting.com

Hermosa Restaurants + Breweries Open For Pickup and Delivery During Coronavirus

Support Local RESTAURANTS + Breweries To Keep Workers Employed

// Apoya a los RESTAURANTES locales + cervecerías para mantener a los trabajadores empleados

Local businesses struggle to keep people employed while large chains can absorb the financial hits. To help our community, we’ve put together a list of Hermosa area restaurants and breweries that are taking orders for pickup and delivery. Support local businesses while enjoying a delicious meal or beverage!

// Las empresas locales luchan por mantener a las personas empleadas mientras que las grandes cadenas pueden absorber los impactos financieros. A continuación hay una lista de restaurantes y cervecerías del área de Hermosa que están tomando pedidos para su recogida y entrega. ¡Apoye a las empresas locales mientras disfruta de una deliciosa comida o bebida!

Health + Safety First

// Salud + seguridad primero

Be sure to order and handle pickup or delivery safely. Here are some tips + articles to reduce the spread or no-contact transactions:

• Delivery: be sure to select "no-contact" or "leave-at-my-door" option if available // Entrega: asegúrese de seleccionar la opción "sin contacto" o "dejar en mi puerta" si está disponible

• All transactions: Pay online if possible through a debit or credit card // Todas las transacciones: pague en línea si es posible a través de una tarjeta de débito o crédito

• Pickup: Call the restaurant to check for no-contact pickup options (ex: call from car when you’re ready, ask the restaurant to place your order outside the door) // Recogida: llame al restaurante para verificar las opciones de recolección sin contacto (por ejemplo, llame desde el automóvil cuando esté listo, solicite al restaurante que haga su pedido fuera de la puerta)

• ARTICLES:

  • How to safely order food delivery, takeout and groceries during coronavirus quarantines - CNET

  • How to order takeout safely and ethically - The Verge

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Chicago - Hermosa Community Resources During Coronavirus

Do you or a neighbor need help? The HNA has compiled a list of services that are available to help you navigate a change in lifestyle during this challenging time.

If you would like to help as a volunteer / block club captain, you can lean more here.

Sickness / Coronavirus
Food / Meal Delivery
Transportation
Internet / Wifi / Library
Unemployment / Utility Shutoff / Rent Help / Eviction Help
Parents + CPS Students
Mental Health

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Sickness / CORONAVIRUS

• Free Covid Testing: chicagocovidtesting.com

• Updates from Chicago Public Health Department

• Emergency medical care - call 911

• Routine doctor visits: if you are a senior, call your doctor to check if the appointment should be postponed to practice social distancing out of caution

• If you are experiencing possible symptoms (cough, fever) , READ the RECOMMENDED INSTRUCTIONS FROM the HEALTH DEPARTMENT FIRST.

If you need general help understanding the recommendations, contact info@ourhermosa.org

FOOD/MEAL DELIVERY

• Emergency Food Needs

• Food for CPS Students: Free meals are available, see CPS.edu/coronavirus

• Food Pantries

  • Greater Chicago Food Depository, various locations, 773-247-3663

  • 60641 only: Irving Park Food Pantry: 4256 N. Ridgeway Avenue, 773-283-6296 INCLUDES PET FOOD 🐶🐱

  • All pet food pantries Anticruelty.org/pantries

• SNAP Food Assistance Program

TRANSPORTATION

• Low cost: The CTA remains open, check for outages on their website or call 312-836-7000

• Order car service online (prices vary) - Uber.com or Lyft.com

• Taxi Service:

  • Wheelchair Access Cab: 312-701-4559

  • Checker Cab: 312-243-2537

  • Yellow Cab:  312-744-2244

INTERNET / WIFI / LIBRARY

• Comcast

  • Internet Essentials low cost internet
    1-855-846-8376 or https://www.internetessentials.com/covid19

• Xfinity free wifi hotspots: go to your wifi settings and look for the "xfinity" network

• Full list of internet + phone assistance on HFTD.com

• Libraries: Open

  • Library eCards: Apply for an eCard at the Chicago Public Library

UNEMPLOYMENT / UTILITY SHUTOFF / EVICTION

• Utilities

  • Suspension of all debt collection by city of Chicago

  • People’s Gas: trouble paying bills - 1-866-556-6001

  • Comed: 1-800-334-7661

If you’re struggling to make your energy bill payments contact the Northwest Side Housing Center to apply for energy assistance programs https://form.jotform.com/nwshc/liheap or call 773-283-3888.

• Employment/Job

  • Chicago Minimum Wage + Sick Leave Ordinance Eligibility

  • Unemployment Support: https://www.arisechicago.org/unemployment_benefits

  • Unemployment Benefits- If you are out of work, you may be eligible for benefits > Start here or call IDES at 1-800-244-5631

• Housing

  • Emergency Rent Assistance:

    • First, call your landlord to discuss options and explain your situation

    • Call 311 and they can route you to a Community Service office

  • Landlord Guidance -- Metropolitan Tenants Organization: 773-292-4988 - Monday-Friday, 1:00-5:00pm. 

  • Eviction - City of Chicago Social Services: 312-603-3337

  • Mortgage/Rent/Shelter/General Housing Needs: Northwest Side Housing Center - 773-283-3888

• Shelter: La Posada Family Shelter - Casa Central - 3209 W. Evergreen - 773-782-8820

PARENTS / CHILDREN / CPS STUDENTS

For complete details, go to CPS.edu/coronavirus

Meals for ALL CHILDREN

• For in person pickup: go to ANY CPS SCHOOL, M-F, 9am-1pm. Hermosa area school locations are listed here

• For delivery call 773-553-5437 or familyservices@cps.edu

Need-Based Childcare

• SitterCity.com is offering free access to their trusted childcare worker database

MENTAL HEALTH

Domestic violence hotline: 1-877-863-6338

AA Online Recovery Resources

National Suicide Hotline - online chat or 1-800-273-8255

Suicide: Youth Suicide + Bullying - The Trevor Project

• hotline 1-866-488-7386

• Text: START to 678678

• Chat

NEED ADDITIONAL HELP?

AuntBertha.com has many resources from mental health to local health services

Fill out this form and tell us what you need help with, and a volunteer will contact you.

Chicago - Recursos Comunitarios de Hermosa Durante el Coronavirus

¿Usted o un vecino necesita ayuda? La HNA ha compilado una lista de servicios que están disponibles para ayudarlo a navegar un cambio en el estilo de vida durante este momento difícil.

Si desea ayudar como voluntario / capitán del club de bloque, puede obtener más información aquí.

Enfermedad / Coronavirus
Comida / Entrega de Comida
Transporte
Internet / Wifi / Biblioteca
Ayuda de Apagado / Desalojo de Utilidades
Padres + Estudiantes de CPS
Salud Mental + LBGTQIA

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Enfermedad / Coronavirus

• Pruebas de Covid Gratis: chicagocovidtesting.com

• Actualizaciones del Departamento de Salud Pública de Chicago

• Atención médica de emergencia: llame al 911

• Visitas médicas de rutina: si usted es un anciano, llame a su médico para verificar si la cita debe posponerse para practicar el distanciamiento social por precaución

• Si experimenta posibles síntomas (tos, fiebre), LEA LAS INSTRUCCIONES RECOMENDADAS DEL DEPARTAMENTO DE SALUD PRIMERO.

Si necesita ayuda general para comprender las recomendaciones, comuníquese con info@ourhermosa.org

Comida / Entrega de Comida

• Necesidades alimentarias de emergencia: https://hermosamutualaid.org

• Comida para estudiantes de CPS: Hay comidas gratis disponibles, ver CPS.edu/coronavirus

• Despensa de comida

  • Greater Chicago Food Depository, varios lugares, 773-247-3663

  • 60641 solo código postal: Irving Park Food Pantry: 4256 N. Ridgeway Avenue, 773-283-6296 , incluye comida para mascotas 🐶🐱

  • Todas las despensas de comida para mascotas de Chicago 🐶🐱

TRANSPORTE

• Bajo costo: el CTA permanece abierto as of 3/15, verifique si hay interrupciones en su sitio web o llame 312-836-7000

• Solicite servicio de automóvil en línea (los precios varían) - Uber.com or Lyft.com

• Servicio de taxi:

  • Cabina de acceso para sillas de ruedas: 312-701-4559

  • Checker Cab: 312-243-2537

  • Yellow Cab:  312-744-2244

INTERNET / WIFI / BIBLIOTECA

• Comcast

  • Internet Essentials internet de bajo costo
    1-855-846-8376 or https://www.internetessentials.com/covid19

• Xfinity gratis wifi: vaya a su configuracion wifi la busque la red “infinity”

• Bibliotecas: cerrada

  • Apply for an eCard at the Chicago Public Library

AYUDA DE APAGADO / DESALOJO DE UTILIDADES

• Hipoteca / Alquiler / Refugio / Necesidades generales de vivienda: Northwest Side Housing Center - 773-283-3888

• Desempleo: si no tiene trabajo, puede ser elegible para recibir beneficios> Comience aquí o llame a IDES al 1-800-244-5631

• Desempleo Ayuda: https://www.arisechicago.org/unemployment_benefits

• Problemas del Propietario -- Metropolitan Tenants Organization: 773-292-4988 - Lunes-Viernes, 1:00-5:00pm. 

• Desalojo - Servicios Sociales de la Ciudad de Chicago: 312-603-3337

• Refugio : La Posada Refugio Familiar - Casa Central - 3209 W. Evergreen - 773-782-8820

• Servicios Públicos

  • People’s Gas: problemas para pagar las facturas - 1-866-556-6001

  • Comed:  problemas para pagar las facturas 1-800-334-7661

Communiquese con el Northwest Side para solicitar programas de assistencia de energia https://form.jotform.com/nwshc/liheap o 773-283-3888

PADRES / ESTUDIANTES DE CPS

Para obtener detalles completos, vaya a CPS.edu/coronavirus

Comida por

• Para recogida en persona: ve a tu escuela

• Para entrega llame 773-553-5437 o familyservices@cps.edu

Cuidado de niños basado en la necesidad

• El Departamento de Salud Pública de Chicago sugiere que los estudiantes se queden en casa si es posible, pero entiendan que esto no siempre es una opción, ver a continuación

• SitterCity.com está priorizando el cuidado infantil para los trabajadores médicos

SALUD MENTAL + LGBTQIA

Línea directa de violencia doméstica: 1-877-863-6338

Línea directa de suicidio en español - 1-888-628-9454

Suicidio: suicidio juvenil + intimidación - The Trevor Project

• Línea directa de crisis 1-866-488-7386

• Texto: START to 678678

• Chat

No te olvides de unirte al Grupo de Facebook de la Comunidad Hermosa para hacer preguntas o pedir ayuda a los vecinos. ¡Ayudémonos todos!

¿NECESITA AYUDA ADICIONAL?

LLENE ESTE FORMULARIO PARA DECIRNOS CON QUÉ NECESITA AYUDA Y UN VOLUNTARIO SE CONTACTARÁ CON USTED.

Helping Neighbors in Hermosa During Coronavirus

If you would like to help your neighbors, even in a completely remote fashion, we first say, thank you, as it does take compassion and awareness in order to make an effort to help reduce cases or severity of viruses, and aide our most vulnerable get the care they need. If you would like to donate to the HNA which could be used for neighbors in immediate need, DONATE HERE, please note the donation for “mutual aid” which will be earmarked for food + supplies that go directly to Hermosa residents.

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Are you interested in getting involved in helping your neighbors? Please contact us to learn more about volunteering opportunities.

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Questions? Contact info@ourhermosa.org or message on Facebook or text us at 773-295-7790

Donate to Hermosa Mutual Aid

Hermosa Mutual Aid is a collective of volunteers distributing much needed food, supplies and shelter assistance to Hermosa residents in need.

Struggling families need food and supplies on a weekly basis. The pandemic has created the largest spike in food insecurity, overwhelming food banks in Chicago. Weekly meals are delivered to families in need from The Fields location on Diversey + Pulaski, helping those who may not receive government aid, or are ineligible for employment.