Together we can
Making a difference in Woodlawn and the surrounding Communities.
Together we can
Making a difference in Woodlawn and the surrounding Communities.
About Us
Our Mission
WDA Vision Envisions a Woodlawn and surrounding communities where collaboration thrives, real estate development flourishes, and education is accessible to ALL. "All communities thrive".
WDA Mission To create opportunities, focusing on community awareness, education, social responsibility, housing, health and wellness and violence prevention, while covering fundamental pillars that contribute to the wellbeing and overall growth of the community.
Non-Discrimination Statement
Woodlawn Diversity In Action 501(c)(3) Organization shall operate in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against people on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy) age, sexual orientation (including gender identity and expression), marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.
Woodlawn Diversity in Action prohibits retaliation against any person because they opposed or complained about discrimination in good faith, assisted in good faith in the investigation of a discrimination complaint, or participated in a discrimination charge or other proceeding under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination law.
Delicious Food Trucks Sponsoring, VACC To The Class Event.
Woodlawn Diversity In Action is bringing the community "VACC to the Class"!!
Woodlawn Diversity In Action is bringing the community "VACC to the Class"!! Our 2021 initiative is "Safety First".
Vaccination shots are needed for our kids 12 years and up. August 14, 11-2pm
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We are partnering with Beasley Academic Center, Friends Health, Prince Realty Group, Creating Life Goals, and our community to ensure our teachers, families, and kids are
WDA and Governors State University Presents
Student Loan Forgiveness and Discharge
Woodlawn Diversity in Action has partnered with Governors State University, presents information on the 2010 Educational Reconciliation Act the law. Oct 1st student loans borrowers payments start. Please join us (via Zoom) to learn how the program works on July 13, 2021, at noon by registering on the Governors State website https://lnkd.in/eNDYpQe. Go to the bottom of the link and register.
WDA & the Jessie “Ma” Houston Park Advisory Council
Join us for park clean up day May 22 2021 and the dedication celebration on Jun 19, 2021 Juneteenth
Woodlawn Diversity in Action has partnered with the Jessie “Ma” Houston Park Advisory Council with the mission to build a stronger community and conserving the park. We want to capture a bit of local history by featuring images of living African American activists and people who have ties and live in the Kenwood Neighborhood; Timuel Black, age 102. Rev. Helen Sinclair, age 100, Rosie Simpson age 90, and the people who still gather in the park today. The mural will be located on the ComEd building in the Jessie ‘Ma’ Houston Park located at 50th in Drexel by Reavis Elementary School. Mark your calendars and please join us for park clean up day on May 22, 2021 and the dedication celebration on June 19, 2021 (Juneteenth)!
Woodlawn Banner's 2020
Woodlawn Diversity in Action Giving Back to the Community
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Woodlawn 5K Dash, Food Truck Festival, and Youth Talent Show
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