The holiday season is right around the corner, and Thanksgiving is almost here—coming up on Thursday, November 27. To help our community prepare, several local partners are hosting events and holiday giveaways. Looking for a turkey or a welcoming place to spend Thanksgiving?
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Alderwoman Emma Mitts, Westside Health Authority, and the Good Neighbor Campaign are hosting a Free Community Thanksgiving Celebration of Gratitude & Giving on Thursday, November 20 from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM at Intentional Sports (1841 N Laramie St).

Kells Park Community Council is hosting a Turkey & Children’s Coat Giveaway on Saturday, November 22 at 12:00 PM at 3435 W Chicago Ave.

Healing the Hood is hosting a Thanksgiving Giveaway on Saturday, November 22 at 2:00 PM at Altgeld Park.

Cook County Public Defender, Aspire Center and the Greater Chicago Food Depository are hosting a Food Giveaway on Saturday, November 22 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM at the Freedom Defense Center of Austin (5500 W. Madison Ave) and Freedom Defense Center of Roseland (11437 S Michigan Ave).

The Firehouse Community Arts Center is hosting a Free Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway on Tuesday, November 25 from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM at The Firehouse Community Arts Center (2111 S Hamlin).
