Contact us at: 773-334-5609
Volunteerism, community
activism, and cooperation are the cornerstones of the work accomplished daily
by the Edgewater Community Council. There are numerous short and long-term
opportunities to participate in making Edgewater the finest community in Chicago.
Board of Directors Meetings
The board of ECC meets the
third Tuesday of every month, at 7:00 p.m. at the offices of ECC located at
6044 North Broadway, and every one is welcome to attend these open board
meetings. ECC also strongly encourages all its members to participate as a
member of our committees.
Committee Participation
Edgewater Beautiful
Plans and coordinates
volunteer beautification efforts and works with elected officials on
beautification projects in Edgewater. The committee meets the second Thursday
of the month at 10:00 a.m. at the ECC offices.
Care For Real
Oversees the operation of
the ECC food and clothing assistance program. Opportunities for on-site
volunteerism and through the Greater Chicago Food Depository. The committee
meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the ECC offices.
Housing Committee
Works closely with the ECC
Housing Director to monitor building concerns, provide court advocacy in
housing court, supports good building management, and remedies problems with
buildings.
Planning & Development
Provides community planning
process, monitors new developments in Edgewater and encourages innovative
solutions to problems. The committee meets on the first Thursday of the month
at 7:00 p.m. at the ECC offices.
Safety
Works to improve overall
safety in the Edgewater community. Work includes BEAT meetings, court advocacy,
community alerts, National Night Out against crime and drugs,
anti-discrimination. The committee meets the last Thursday of the month at 7:00
p.m. at the ECC offices.
Fundraising
Coordinates fundraising
activities throughout the year on behalf of ECC. Two major events are held each
year. The Spring Fundraiser and then in Fall the annual Gala. Other fundraising
events are held throughout the year. The committee meets as events occur.
Contact 773-334-5609 for additional information.
Membership
Works to increase membership
and retain current members. The committee meets the first Monday of the month
at 7:00 p.m. at the ECC offices.
Education
Coordinates efforts to
improve and augment learning experiences with the 16 public and private schools
as well as recreational facilities in Edgewater. Advocates for improvements in
schools and links community members, parents, residents and businesses with
schools. The committee meets the third Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the
Edgewater Library, 1210 West Elmdale.
Administrative Office needs
We are always looking for
generous people who are willing to make a commitment to answer phones, help
with mailings when necessary, contact the ECC offices at 773-334-5609 if you
might like to donate 3-5 hours per week of your time.
Your thoughts
There may be ways that you
can volunteer that we haven’t thought of – so give us a call and let’s discuss
your ideas. It might be a discount of services to members, a special project in
Edgewater that you think might address a problem, or beautify the neighborhood.
We want to hear from you!
