Neighbors are taking care of one another, sweeping up broken glass, raising money for repairs or to bail out protestors, and distributing food and other essentials to those who’ve lost access to grocers and drugstores.
1. Chance the Rapper and fellow entertainers have organized assistance.
2. Groups have launched GoFundMe sites
3. Chambers of commerce and nonprofits have marshalled resources and launched their own small business relief programs
4. Local teens have mobilized volunteers.
The Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce is coordinating volunteers and asking for residents to donate supplies. Trash bags, brooms, shovels, and gloves are welcome.
West Humboldt Park resident Charles Pickett is organizing cleanups and helping to raise money for stores to repair damage.
The South Shore Chamber and the Neighborhood Network Alliance organize a cleanup of the area every morning. The cleanup runs 8 a.m.-1 p.m. and start in the parking lot of the South Shore Chamber headquarters, 1750 E. 71st St.
Anti-violence community organization Increase The Peace is leading a community clean-up every day at 4 p.m. Volunteers can meet at the parking lot of the CTA Orange Line Western station.
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