Hereâs a contactless way to show your support for essential workers during this time đ
Hi Neighbors, Iâve been seeing so many wonderful acts of kindness and support in our community. There is so much information to share so I wanted to provide a resource we can all use and contribute to as we all work together to stay healthy through this crisis. Feel free to comment and add ideas and resources.
Latest info on Covid-19 and symptom checker-
https://www.cdc.gov
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/sites/covid-19/home.html
Emergency assistance-
https://findhelp.org
Mental health resources-
https://mhanational.org/covid19
Free child care for first responders / volunteers needed too-
https://family.sittercity.com/chicagoresponds/
Small business disaster loans- https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/
Support your community: volunteer, donate, order food from restaurants, buy gift certificates. Here are some links:
Blood donors needed-
https://www.redcross.org
https://www.vitalant.org/Home.aspx
Relief funds for workers around the city-
https://chicagoservicerelief.com
Link to spreadsheet of specific hospitality businesses raising funds for employees- https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1G7-9XGDqilIPtVYpHvZYy37lSWRMu1PKOnvvOfMB_Ys
https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/03/17/your-favorite-chicago-businesses-are-in-trouble-heres-how-you-can-help-workers-directly/?mc_cid=c6c1a170fb&mc_eid=803472067a
https://www.chicagocovid19responsefund.org
https://www.chicagosfoodbank.org
https://www.formyblock.org
https://marillacstvincent.org/covid19relieffund.html
Local charities needing support-
Donate meals,supplies, etc.
https://lpcsonline.org/get-involved/
https://www.deborahsplace.org/donate/in-kind-donations/
Global relief funds-
https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/covid19
Restaurant delivery options, in addition to Grubhub.com and Ubereats.com -
https://www.diningatadistance.com/chicago
https://www.exploretock.com/togo
Social interaction apps (free from App Store and Google play) -
Consider scheduling daily time to connect with others and keep spirits bright.
NextDoor
FaceTime
Google Duo
Skype
Zoom
Facebook live
Exercise and Meditation (free)
YouTube channels have something for everyone, examples-
PlanetFitness https://www.youtube.com/user/planetfitnessnh
Yoga with Adriene https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene
Popsugar Fitness https://www.youtube.com/user/popsugartvfit
(one of my recommendations is the 30 min hip hop tabata https://youtu.be/kwkXyHjgoDM )
Pamela Reif https://www.youtube.com/user/PamelaRf1
(One of my favorites is 20 min full body workout: https://youtu.be/UBMk30rjy0o )
Meditation and relaxation sites, apps, channels-
Calm https://www.calm.com https://www.youtube.com/user/calmdotcom
HeadSpace https://www.headspace.com https://www.youtube.com/user/Getsomeheadspace
Say Thank You (Gratefulness) https://youtu.be/7uzynHWxn5Q
Other exercise websites (free)-
Peloton 90 day free trial for app workouts: https://www.onepeloton.com/app
https://www.corepoweryogaondemand.com
Brain stimulation and activities for all ages (free)
TedTalks have something for everyone, https://www.ted.com
Podcasts have something for everyone and can be found on many platforms,news sites, and streaming services such as NPR and Spotify
E-books from the library; Chicago Public Library enables online signup here: https://chicago.polarislibrary.com/polaris/patronaccount/selfregister.aspx
Khan academy: https://www.khanacademy.org
Chicago Ideas: https://www.chicagoideas.com/watch
The Smithsonian- https://www.si.edu/OpenAccess
For parents, kids and families-
Follow Brookfield or Denver Zoo on Facebook live
Join Joy of Mom Discussion group on Facebook
Free audible books for kids: https://stories.audible.com
Ted Education: https://ed.ted.com
https://www.khanacademy.org
https://www.commonsense.org/education/top-picks/10-great-free-websites-for-elementary-school
https://www.popsugar.com/family/free-online-educational-resources-for-kids-47311368
https://adayinourshoes.com/free-educational-websites-for-kids/
Cooking at home
https://food52.com/blog
https://www.kingarthurflour.com
https://pinchofyum.com
http://www.aliadalal.com/recipes
https://tasty.co/topic/easy-dinner
CPS will give out free meals every day for any child in need during the closures â whether the child goes to a public school or not.
The meals will be available 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Friday at pickup spots outside every school. You do not need to go to your childâs school; you can go to any CPS school to pick up the food. The kits will include up to three daysâ worth of breakfast and lunch for every child in a household.
It’s official! The Chicago Park District has taken ownership and cleaned up Park 598! Enjoy it and take good care of it. Planning is underway for park improvements next year and we need suggestions for a new park name so make suggestions in the Comments here!
It’s that time again. Come out and meet your neighbors. Learn what’s going on in the community and help craft the future of it.
Tuesday, June 11, 6-7 pm
Eva’s Cafe, 1447 N Sedgwick
Join us and meet your neighbors to discuss updates on neighborhood issues and happenings. Getting to know your neighbors is a great way to build community!
Tuesday, April 9, 2019, Â 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Eva’s Cafe, 1447 N Sedgwick
Our mission is to enrich the lives of community members and to encourage growth and development in a manner that is respectful to all. We value our history, culture and diversity.
The West Old Town Neighbors Association is comprised of all neighbors living in the areas west of Wells and east of the river. We live in a diverse and vibrant neighborhood and want to ensure that the needs of residents are considered and voiced. We embrace city living and want to get to know our neighbors!
The News & Events page enables communication and sharing. Check it out. Comments and posts about neighborhood development are encouraged.
We meet the second Tuesday of even numbered months, 6-7 pm at Eva’s Cafe, 1447 N Sedgwick.
Opportunities to help kids smile and stay warm. Needed- School supplies and winter clothing. Also a Toy Drive coming soon. Details below:
Meeting Details:
Community Meeting on Zoning for 1513-23 N Wieland Street
When: Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at 6pm
Where: Catherine Cook School Studio Space (1350 N Wells Street)
NOTICE:
Community Meeting on Zoning for 1513-23 N Wieland Street
A Community Meeting on Zoning hosted by Alderman Walter Burnett and the developers of 1513-23 N Wieland will be held on January 28th at 6:00 pm at Catherine Cook Schoolâs Studio Space at 1350 N Wells Street (Wells Street and Schiller Street) regarding the four single family homes in the 1500 block of Wieland approved as part of Sub Area B, PMD 1335. The purpose of the meeting is to present plans to modify the approved development at 1513-23 N Wieland from 4 single-family homes to a single building containing 12 hotel suites. Consistent with the previously approved plans, there will be no curb cuts on Wieland and vehicular as well as guest access will only be from Wells Street. This change will require an amendment to the underlying planned development (PD 1335, Sub Area B). No amendments to the hotel portion of the planned development are being sought.
Saturday, June 15
3:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
18th District Police Station
1160 N. Larrabee Ave.
Please join the 18th District officers for a free workshop covering the important topics of street safety and crime prevention awareness hosted by Officer Kelly.Â
West Old Town Neighbors 