Looking for a meaningful way to give back? Join Jessica, our Community Engagement Coordinator, for an upcoming Volunteer Night as we prepare Mental Health Kits for students in Proviso District High Schools. These kits will be distributed in September in honor of Suicide Prevention Month.

This is a great opportunity to:

• Support youth mental health

• Connect with others in the community

• Make a real impact

High school students: Need community service hours? We’ve got you covered! We’ll happily sign off on your volunteer time.

Come be part of something powerful—we’d love to have you with us!

Join Yekseny Guerrero, MA, ATR-P for a calming and creative art therapy workshop. We'll explore the tradition and history of worry dolls in Mexican and Guatemalan culture, and how they're being used today to help express and release anxious thoughts.

In this hands-on session, you'll learn to make your own unique worry dolls using colorful fabrics, yarns, and simple techniques. As we create, we will gently explore the worries we carry and discover healthy ways to process them through mindfulness and reflection.

Looking for a meaningful way to give back? Join Jessica, our Community Engagement Coordinator, for an upcoming Volunteer Night as we prepare Mental Health Kits for students in Proviso District High Schools. These kits will be distributed in September in honor of Suicide Prevention Month.

This is a great opportunity to:

• Support youth mental health

• Connect with others in the community

• Make a real impact

High school students: Need community service hours? We’ve got you covered! We’ll happily sign off on your volunteer time.

Come be part of something powerful—we’d love to have you with us!

Calling all Creative Entrepreneurs ages 18-24. We are excited to launch our first cohort for Mentorship 2.0, a 10-week, hybrid program on Thursdays from 6 PM to 8 PM (August 21st to October 23rd). Selected young adults will be paid a $20/hr stipend for their time. Young adults must be able to attend all dates and have earned income from your creative business.

Applications are due by: August 12th. Interviews will be conducts August 14 and 15th.

Join Jessica, our Community Engagement Coordinator, and Liz, our Program Coordinator, at District 89’s Annual Back-to-School Picnic. Get to know The Firehouse Dream, what we do, and our upcoming workshops! We will also be giving away small items from our mental health kit.

On June 5th, we are hosting our second annual Black and Brown Solidarity Convening! This event features cultural experiences and art exhibitions planned and submitted by youth that represent identity, history, and social change. You can expect to see various cultural healing practices through music, art, and spoken word performed by youth and community members. We hope to see you there!

When: June 5th, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Where: 511 St. Charles Rd., Maywood, IL, 60153

Cost:

VIP: $15 ticket will include an entry fee, food, and a TFD tote bag

General: $5 entry fee

Youth are welcome to submit art representing their outlook on cultural experiences within their own identity or that they see in their community. Visit the link below to upload your art! A TFD team member will reach out to let you know of your approval and preferred payment method.

Join Jessica and Benjamin as the co-facilitate an uplifting and interactive Community Circle! 

This is a special opportunity to connect with your neighbors, engage in meaningful conversations, and play fun games designed to help build stronger relationships. Whether you're looking for healing, support, or simply a way to get to know those around you, this workshop is for everyone.

  What to Expect:

• Heartfelt conversations in a safe and welcoming space

• Fun games that promote connection and laughter

• Opportunities to deepen relationships with your community

Come heal, connect, and grow with us! We look forward to seeing you!

Free for all Maywood/Proviso community members

Jasmine Lopez, is the Co-founder/Executive Director of TFD. She’s also an Accredited Financial Counselor® and has a passion for facilitating financial wellness workshops. She will share her inspiring story of overcoming bankruptcy to now living a joyful and abundant life. During this workshop you will learn how to:

1. Better understand your money story

2. Reframe your money beliefs.

3. Create a joys and values list.

Free for youth and their families in Maywood/Proviso, IL and Las Vegas, NV

This engaging and informative class is designed to help young adults understand the basics of credit, how to build and maintain a healthy credit score, and why it’s important for their financial future. Topics include understanding credit reports, the impact of credit scores on loans and interest rates, how to use credit cards wisely, and tips for avoiding common financial pitfalls. By the end of the class, our young adults will feel empowered with the knowledge and tools needed to start building their credit with confidence!  

Free for youth and their families in Maywood/Proviso, IL and Las Vegas, NV

Join TFD’s Executive Director, Jasmine Lopez , and other youth community members for a virtual debt management workshop! Jasmine is passionate about creating healthy relationships with money. This workshop will focus on how to manage debt while also creating space for joy in life. By the end of this workshop, we hope individuals will improve their financial well-being to start building a secure future!

Free for youth and their families in Maywood/Proviso, IL and Las Vegas, NV

Join Jessica, our Community Engagement Coordinator, while she facilitates a powerful workshop at PMSA’s Mental Health Club.

In life, it’s easy to feel like you’ve been buried under the weight of challenges, setbacks, and hardships. But what if, instead of being buried, you were actually being planted? This workshop will shift your perspective and teach you how to embrace life’s difficulties as opportunities for growth, renewal, and resilience.

This event will be at PMSA’s very own Mental Health Club, Room 200 with Ms. Gart!

Open to ALL PMSA students!

If you are a Proviso community member, come out to our yoga sessions! Yoga instructor, Dasia Key, will be leading yoga. Dasia is a Proviso resident who has led multiple yoga sessions throughout our community. This session will be in the evening rather than our Saturday morning sessions. Please feel free to share with others and bring a friend. Yoga mats will be provided, but you can bring your own.

When: March 26th, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Where: 511 St. Charles Rd., Maywood, IL, 60153. Plenty of free parking along St. Charles Rd.

This event is free of cost for Proviso residents. All yoga levels are welcome! Please RSVP and arrive 5 to 10 minutes early so we can get started promptly

Join Jessica and Benjamin as the co-facilitate an uplifting and interactive Community Circle! 

This is a special opportunity to connect with your neighbors, engage in meaningful conversations, and play fun games designed to help build stronger relationships. Whether you're looking for healing, support, or simply a way to get to know those around you, this workshop is for everyone.

  What to Expect:

• Heartfelt conversations in a safe and welcoming space

• Fun games that promote connection and laughter

• Opportunities to deepen relationships with your community

Come heal, connect, and grow with us! We look forward to seeing you!

Free for all Proviso community members

Join Yekseny and Kasia as they co-facilitate Family Bonding. In this hands-on workshop, families will come together to create a beautiful, personalized blanket that symbolizes their unique bond and shared experiences. Through the act of working together, participants will not only learn a new skill but also strengthen their connection with one another in a fun, collaborative environment. Whether it’s choosing colors that represent family members, stitching stories into the fabric, or simply enjoying each other's company while working side by side, this workshop offers a meaningful and creative way to spend time together.

Free for all Proviso community members!

Maya is one of our Spring 2021 mentees and current Executive Assistant. Before her high school graduation, Maya decided to put her college beliefs aside and make the commitment to go through college debt free. In this workshop, Maya will share her tips and tricks of what she has learned throughout college and what helped her graduate with her Associate’s and planned Bachelor’s for free.

This event will be at PMSA’s very own Mental Health Club, Room 200 with Ms. Gart!

Open to ALL PMSA students!

Join Jessica and Benjamin as the co-facilitate an uplifting and interactive Community Circle! 

This is a special opportunity to connect with your neighbors, engage in meaningful conversations, and play fun games designed to help build stronger relationships. Whether you're looking for healing, support, or simply a way to get to know those around you, this workshop is for everyone.

  What to Expect:

• Heartfelt conversations in a safe and welcoming space

• Fun games that promote connection and laughter

• Opportunities to deepen relationships with your community

Come heal, connect, and grow with us! We look forward to seeing you!

Free for all Proviso community members

Know Your Rights Workshop by Evelyn From ICIRR

We are thrilled to have you join us for this special event. The Know Your Rights Workshop will be facilitated by Evelyn from ICIRR. She will be sharing everything you need to know about undocumented rights, myths and much more. 

We encourage you to bring all your questions or rumors that you have heard. Let's stop the misinformation and get facts. 

A Thank You email will be sent to you after registering with the Zoom link.

Free for all.

Join us for an engaging and interactive workshop designed for teens to explore the foundations of healthy relationships with Remona! In today's world, understanding the dynamics of friendships, romantic partnerships, and family connections is essential for personal growth and well-being

This event will be at PMSA’s very own Mental Health Club, Room 200 with Ms. Gart!

Open to ALL PMSA students!

Join Teresa for a relaxing, fun, and creative experience, and leave with your own beautiful candle that reflects your personal style. This session will guide you through the process of crafting beautiful, personalized candles that add warmth, charm, and fragrance to your home or make the perfect gift. No prior experience is necessary!

Free for all Proviso community members!

Chris Chambliss is the CEO of The Nehemiah Community Project located here in Maywood. He is passionate about mental health and sharing how others can be more competent towards others struggling with mental health. For this workshop, Chris will lead participants through the stigma against people expressing their mental health and why it is important to be vulnerable with others

This event will be at PMSA’s very own Mental Health Club, Room 200 with Ms. Gart!

Open to ALL PMSA students!

Join Jessica and Benjamin as the co-facilitate an uplifting and interactive Community Circle! 

This is a special opportunity to connect with your neighbors, engage in meaningful conversations, and play fun games designed to help build stronger relationships. Whether you're looking for healing, support, or simply a way to get to know those around you, this workshop is for everyone.

  What to Expect:

• Heartfelt conversations in a safe and welcoming space

• Fun games that promote connection and laughter

• Opportunities to deepen relationships with your community

Come heal, connect, and grow with us! We look forward to seeing you!

Free for all Proviso community members

Vision Board Workshop: Dream, Create, Achieve!

Are you ready to dream big? Join us for a fun, interactive Vision Board Workshop designed just for YOU! This is your chance to get creative, set exciting goals, and visualize your dreams in a whole new way.

A vision board is a powerful tool that helps you focus on what you want to achieve—whether it's in school, sports, friendships, personal growth, or hobbies. It's a visual representation of your dreams.

Open to ALL PMSA students!

The Firehouse Dream is partnering with Maywood Homeland Security to host CPR training for Proviso community members seeking certification. Please make sure you can attend the full workshop when you RSVP to get certified, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. TFD will provide light snacks.

When: December 18th, 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM

Where: 511 St. Charles Rd., Maywood, IL, 60153. Plenty of free parking along St. Charles Rd.

This event is $35 for Proviso residents and you will receive your certification the same day. Please RSVP and arrive 5 to 10 minutes early so we can get started promptly.

Yekseny is leading another inspiring workshop for our Proviso community! This session will focus on creating meaningful Memory Bracelets, designed to honor loved ones who have passed or celebrate cherished relationships with those still in our lives. Join us for a heartfelt and memorable experience as we craft bracelets that embody love and remembrance.

When: December 11th, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Where: 511 St. Charles Rd., Maywood, IL, 60153. Plenty of free parking along St. Charles Rd.

This event is free of cost for Proviso residents. Please RSVP and arrive 5 to 10 minutes early so we can get started promptly

The Firehouse Dream believes in the power of our lived experiences and desires to normalize the topic of mental health. We believe everyone in the community should find self-care in what they enjoy. We hope through this workshop, art becomes one of them!

Dana Harris of I Paint on Purpose motivates and guides participants through meaningful paintings. Dana believes in an approach that gives students positive, constructive ways to learn. Paint on purpose provides participants with the right balance of personalized attention, patience, practical training, and positive encouragement to boost confidence. In this session, we will be painting Cacti to symbolize thriving and endurance in even the direst conditions.

Free for all Proviso community members

Discover Your Body's Wisdom: Intro to Somatic Movement

Feeling stressed? Stuck in your head? This workshop will teach you fun, easy ways to tune into your body and feel better fast. Learn techniques to release tension, boost your mood, and find your natural flow. No experience needed – just bring comfy clothes and an open mind!

Yekseny Guerro is leading an artistic expression workshop for members of  our community here in Proviso! This workshop will focus on self-perception and the power of intuition, aiming to enhance self-esteem and confidence through creative art. Participants will engage in making identity collages, which will help explore feelings and foster a positive self-image. Yekseny is excited to guide our community in discovering their unique identities through the joy of art via a collage. 

Please note that this workshop is intended for teens (13+) through adults.

When: November 6th, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Where: 511 St. Charles Rd., Maywood, IL, 60153. Plenty of free parking along St. Charles Rd.

This event is free of cost for Proviso residents. Please RSVP and arrive 5 to 10 minutes early so we can get started promptly

If you are a Proviso community member, come out to our monthly yoga sessions! Yoga instructor, Dasia Key, will be leading yoga. Dasia is a Proviso resident who has led multiple yoga sessions throughout our community. This session will be in the evening rather than our Saturday morning sessions. Please feel free to share with others and bring a friend. Yoga mats and journals will be provided, but you can bring your own.

When: October 30th, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Where: 511 St. Charles Rd., Maywood, IL, 60153. Plenty of free parking along St. Charles Rd.

This event is free of cost for Proviso residents. All yoga levels are welcome! Please RSVP and arrive 5 to 10 minutes early so we can get started promptly

Join us for our Open House. We will have complimentary light refreshments. Get to know who TFD is, what inspired us, and what keeps us going. Learn about our up coming events and how you can get involved. Feel free to share with others and bring a friend.

When: October 23rd, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Where: 511 St. Charles Rd., Maywood, IL, 60153. Plenty of free parking along St. Charles Rd.