Since November, we have been packing whistle kits for our community. These whistle kits are an accessible tool for safety and supporting our immigrant neighbors. Alongside the whistles, each kit includes resources and information. We want our community to be prepared, informed, and connected.
If you would like to request a whistle kit, please fill out this form: Whistle Kits Form
This community circle was the first session for our Fall 25 programming season! Each new member was able to create a meaningful name tag to represent their identity. Then, community members moved toward circle where they first got to know each other through a competitive game. After, each person shared their talking piece. This piece is inspired on their own cultural practices. The talking piece is then placed into the middle of the circle and used later to center everyone’s focus on the person currently sharing. Thank you to our Proviso neighbors who showed up this evening!
It was great to be a part of District 89’s Annual Back-to-School Picnic! We were able to get the chance to share information about The Firehouse Dream and how students can get involved with our upcoming programming at our Proviso East Calm Room and PMSA Health Club. In addition, The Firehouse Dream has workshops that the entire family can attend! We gave away resources with additional information and displayed the mental health kits for our community to see. Lastly, we shared our upcoming Mental Health Kit giveaways at Proviso schools. Families are invited to help us pack Kits in preparation for our giveaway on September 10th, 6 PM to 8 PM!
Liz and Benjamin led another great community circle on Wednesday. This session, community members wrote some words that resonated with them for safety and belonging. They also wrote one word they are hoping to implement into their life this year. Then, each person put their cards into the circle to symbolize connectedness.
The next community circle will be Wednesday, April 16th from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. We hope you can make it!
