STRENGTH IN THE CITY Chicago | Be Present | Clean The Street Walk

STRENGTH IN THE CITY x SOS Children's Villages of Illinois are coming together to host a clean the streets walk in the UIC / Tri-Taylor area on Saturday April 15th. After the walk we will come together to celebrate the good we've done as a community with complimentary bites and beverages. For all who register in advance and participate, you will receive a goodie bag, a chance to win raffle prizes and end your week knowing you just did GOOD for your community.

• Please stay home if you have a fever, cough or shortness of breath. We also recommend that those who are immunocompromised or otherwise at a higher health risk stay home.
• Practice good hygiene. Don’t touch your face. Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds – or use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol content.
• Avoid sharing tools if possible. If you must share tools, wear gloves.
• Clean and sanitize tools.
• Bring your own gloves if you have them.
• Wear sunscreen
• Dress appropriately for the weather
• Sturdy footwear (no open toe shoes)
• Hat is recommended
• These guidelines may be subject to change depending upon future updates to the City/County or State Public Health Orders
• ALL CHILDREN MUST BE SUPERVISED
• DO NOT BRING PETS

Schedule

9am - 10 am | Meet, greet & collect supplies to clean the streets

10 am - 11:30 am | Clean the street walk

11:30 am - 1 pm | Community social hour, bites and beverages provided for all those who participated, meet back @ SOS Children's Villages Illinois

We look forward to growing this and making our community a better place.

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."

-Margaret Mead

About STRENGTH IN THE CITY Foundation

STRENGTH IN THE CITY Foundation (SITCF) is a 501(c)(3) organization. Programs created by SITCF will have an emphasis on bringing health + wellness to the community and protecting the environment.

About SOS Children's Villages Illinois

At SOS Children’s Villages Illinois, we are committed to providing safe, stable, loving homes. We do this by keeping brothers and sisters together in an individual home in the care of a full-time, professional Foster Parent. In doing so, we lay the foundation for rebuilding trust, confidence, and hope for each child in our care.

***The walk will be canceled only in the event of severely inclement weather. We will monitor the weather, and make the decision two days prior to the project***