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Making a Difference in Woodlawn and the surrounding Community

Together we can.

Together we can.Together we can.Together we can.

Making a Difference in Woodlawn and the surrounding Community

Please join us Saturday September 10th as the Woodlawn Fest returns with a Black Wall Street twist.

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About Us

The WDA TEAM


  

Our Mission

  WDA Vision encourages the Woodlawn and surrounding communities to collaborate, provide real estate development, education, and promote the growth of youths and adults regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. 

WDA Mission is to serve and connect individuals and families by holding events that promote community awareness, housing, education, social responsibility, health and wellness, and youth violence prevention. 

Non-Discrimination Statement

Woodlawn Diversity In Action 501 3(C) 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 he or she 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. 

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    The Jessie "Ma" Houston Park Event

      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 

      @ 5255 S State St, Chicago, IL 60609

      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

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      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

      REAL ESTATE, PROBATE AND ESTATE PLANNING

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      Woodlawn Diversity in Action Giving Back to the Community

       

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      Events

      5/22/2021

      Woodlawn Diversity in Action has partnered with the Jessie “Ma” Houston Park Advisory Council

      Reavis Elementary School

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      5/22/2021

      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 li...

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      Reavis Elementary School

      6/27/2020

      Peace Walk 4 Real Justice.

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      Hyde Park Academy, 6220 S. Stoney Island Ave. (School Parking Lot off Harper)

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      6/27/2020

      Peace Walk 4 Real Justice.

      March with us as we bring awareness to Injustice in Jobs and Construction Contracts, Fair Grant and Resource Allocation to our Communities, ...

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      Hyde Park Academy, 6220 S. Stoney Island Ave. (School Parking Lot off Harper)

      6/27/2020

      Festival Day!!

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      5pm

      Hyde Park Academy , 6220 S. Stoney Island Ave (School Parking Lot off Harper) .

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      6/27/2020

      Festival Day!!

      We continue the mission to feed our senior community and you can meet all of our trucks at the end of the Peace March.

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      Hyde Park Academy , 6220 S. Stoney Island Ave (School Parking Lot off Harper) .

      6/20/2020

      JUNETEENTH WEEKEND, A Festival Of Joy.

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      7pm

      Greenline Cafe, 501 E. 61st, Chicago, IL 60637

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      6/20/2020

      JUNETEENTH WEEKEND, A Festival Of Joy.

      This week we are supporting Mary Jane Richardson-Jones Senior Apartments.

      Come out to support our Featured Food Trucks, I-94 Ribs & Ms. Tittl...

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      Greenline Cafe, 501 E. 61st, Chicago, IL 60637

      6/13/2020

      Festival of Joy, This Time We're Bringing The Festival To You

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      6pm

      Greenline Cafe, 501 E. 61st, Chicago, IL 60637

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      6/13/2020

      Festival of Joy, This Time We're Bringing The Festival To You

       This Saturday from 1-6 we are promoting Ms. Tittles and Rubina Food Trucks Services. Come out and enjoy some tasty deserts, and Jamaican je...

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      Greenline Cafe, 501 E. 61st, Chicago, IL 60637

      Woodlawn Diversity in Action & Exquisite Catering & Events Giving Back To The Community.

        Woodlawn 5K Dash, Food Truck Festival, and Youth Talent Show

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