‘Nice Chicks Making Masks’ Donates 10,000+ Masks to Underserved Communities
By Kristin Boza Remember the beginning of the pandemic? The question “what can I do to help?” permeated local Facebook groups. One group that emerged with the purpose of filling a need is Nice Chicks Making Masks. It began when one woman asked for fabric and elastic supply donations in the popular Beverly Free Box Facebook group. When she experienced some pushback, she declared, “Look, […]
Free Store Helps Neighbors in Need
Drive-up donation collection set for Oct. 10 Area residents who have been financially affected by job loss or income reduction due to the pandemic have been seeking assistance from local resources, including the Free Store at the BAPA Community Room, 11109 S. Longwood Dr. Founded by Turpin Cares, 19th Ward Mutual Aid and BAPA, the Free Store provides essential hygiene […]
Free Stores Assist Neighbors
Continuing to respond to the ever-changing economic and living situations influenced by the pandemic, the local Free Store last month added an emergency food option for area families. The all-volunteer group provides a Free Store for hygiene and first aid products at the Beverly Area Planning Association (BAPA) Community Room, 11109 S. Longwood Dr., and a Free Store for food items […]
Beverly Resident Brings Mutual Aid Initiative to the South Side
By Cathriona Fey BAPA Community Outreach & Improvement Neighbors helping neighbors. It is a simple concept and in the Beverly/Morgan Park community something we see often as residents regularly come out to help neighbors experiencing difficult times. During the pandemic, the number of residents experiencing a difficult time has increased. Neighborhood resident Tim Noonan recognized the importance of organizing as a community to meet the needs of residents who need help. He has […]