Volunteer With Us!
CIC Food Pantry
Help pack, sort, and/or distribute donated grocery items to neighbors on Chicago's southwest side.
Location: El Pollo Cris Cris 7025 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago 60629 Volunteer and donation dropoff hours: Sundays & Thursdays: 1-7pm Distribution hours (to receive food): Sundays & Thursdays, 3-6pm
Operation Christmas 2025
was a success!
Huge THANK YOU to all of our sponsors, and to everyone who donated toys!
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Remax 10 Opus Soutions
Toy Giveaway
Monday, December 22
Get a toy, and meet Santa, The Grinch, and Optimus Prime!
¡Consigue un juguete y conoce a Papá Noel, El Grinch y Optimus Prime!
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Please click below for important details Location: Bella Luna 6136 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago 60629 Time: 3-7pm Tickets for Toys: One ticket needed per child, if a toy is desired. Ticket availability is first-come-first-serve. Tickets are free, but limited. Tickets will become available on request at Bella Luna one hour prior to the start of the event, 2pm. Participating children must be present to receive tickets. No ticket needed just to meet Santa, The Grinch, and Optimus Prime! There will also be hot chocolate while supplies last. To volunteer for the event, go to the Volunteer Hub!
HAZ CLIC AQUÍ PARA DETALLES IMPORTANTES Ubicación: Bella Luna 6136 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago 60629 Horario: 15-19:00 ENTRADAS PARA JUGETES: Se necesita un billete por niño, si se desea un juguete. La disponibilidad de entradas es por orden de llegada. Las entradas son gratuitas, pero limitadas. Las entradas estarán disponibles bajo demanda en Bella Luna una hora antes del inicio del evento, a las 14:00. Los niños participantes deben estar presentes para recibir las entradas. ¡No hace falta entrada para conocer a Papá Noel, El Grinch y Optimus Prime! También habrá chocolate caliente hasta que se agoten existencias.
Upcoming Events
THANK YOU: Connie's Pizza!
On November 24, Connie's Pizza donated 250 frozen pizzas for distribution to the community, PLUS 25 fresh pizzas just for CIC volunteers!
Together we can connect hearts, transform lives, and foster a sense of belonging for everyone.
The Community Innovation Center (CIC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals and transforming communities through innovative solutions. Based on the southwest side of Chicago, we focus on fostering growth and creating opportunities by addressing key areas such as entrepreneurship, civic engagement, wellness, technology, food insecurity, and the arts. Our programs are designed to equip individuals, businesses, and organizations with the tools they need to succeed while promoting collaboration and inclusivity.
At CIC, we believe that innovation is the key to sustainable progress. By connecting passionate people with resources and ideas, we aim to tackle pressing challenges and inspire positive change. From supporting local entrepreneurs to bridging the digital divide, our initiatives are rooted in a commitment to building stronger, healthier, and more vibrant communities.
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