A Woodlawn Chamber of Commerce event:
Join Woodlawn Chamber for the Woodlawn Coffee Chat on Wednesday, June 1st at 6:00p to have a virtual conversation with local community organizations and elected officials about how research tools can be used to identify policy-relevant concerns and strengthen community practices.
Supported by The Chicago Community Trust, The Joyce Foundation, and the Grand Victoria Foundation.
Register Here: Woodlawn Coffee Chat
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