Upcoming Events

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Attorney Office Hours 

Wednesday, August 5*
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 
Freedom Defense Center of Roseland
11437 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 

Have a question about a civil legal issue? Attorneys from The Village and Legal Community Project will be available to provide brief advice and counsel, limited representation, and full representation on the following civil legal issues: child support, sealing and expungement, Power of Attorney, parenting time, debt collection, landlord and tenant rights, and driver's license reinstatement. Walk-ins are welcome!  
*This is a recurring event, held the first and third Wednesday of each month.

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Support Group for Women

Thursday, August 6
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Freedom Defense Center of Roseland
11437 S Michigan Ave, Chicago

Join this safe and supportive space for women, including mothers and grandmothers of incarcerated loved ones. Come together to share experiences, gain strength, and find healing in community. RSVP here or by calling Eva Johnson, LCSW at 312-738-7378.

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Resume Writing & Headshot Day

Friday, August 7
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM 
Freedom Defense Center of Roseland 
11437 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL

Join us in partnership with R2C2, for free professional headshots and resume support. Bring your current resume for review and feedback. If you don't have a resume, bring a list of your work experience and one of our coaches will help you to prepare a resume. If your closet needs a reset or you're not sure what to wear, we might be able to help! Mention it when you RSVP and we will follow up with more information.
RSVP by phone at 312-738-7374 or by emailing fdcr@cookcountyil.gov.

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Support Group for Men

Friday, August 7
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Freedom Defense Center of Roseland
11437 S Michigan Ave, Chicago

Join our support group for men to talk openly without fear of judgement. Learn form all perspectives and build meaningful connections. In this group you receive and offer support. RSVP here or by calling Eva Johnson, LCSW at 312-738-7378.

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Support Group for Women

Monday, August 10
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Freedom Defense Center of Austin
5500 W Madison St, Chicago, IL

Join this safe and supportive space for women, including mothers and grandmothers of incarcerated loved ones. Come together to share experiences, gain strength, and find healing in community. RSVP here or by calling Eva Johnson, LCSW at 312-738-7378.

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Support Group for Men

Tuesday, August 11
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Freedom Defense Center of Austin
5500 W Madison St, Chicago, IL

Join our support group for men to talk openly without fear of judgement. Learn form all perspectives and build meaningful connections. In this group you receive and offer support. RSVP here or by calling Eva Johnson, LCSW at 312-738-7378.

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Support Group for Women

Thursday, August 13
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Freedom Defense Center of Roseland
11437 S Michigan Ave, Chicago

Join this safe and supportive space for women, including mothers and grandmothers of incarcerated loved ones. Come together to share experiences, gain strength, and find healing in community. RSVP here or by calling Eva Johnson, LCSW at 312-738-7378.

Light pink graphic that reads, "Men Supporting Men: Come together. Share experience. Find strength in brotherhood." It shows young men standing with their arms around each other and has a logo for the Freedom Defense Center of Roseland.

Support Group for Men

Friday, August 14
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Freedom Defense Center of Roseland
11437 S Michigan Ave, Chicago

Join our support group for men to talk openly without fear of judgement. Learn form all perspectives and build meaningful connections. In this group you receive and offer support. RSVP here or by calling Eva Johnson, LCSW at 312-738-7378.

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Support Group for Women

Monday, August 17
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Freedom Defense Center of Austin
5500 W Madison St, Chicago, IL

Join this safe and supportive space for women, including mothers and grandmothers of incarcerated loved ones. Come together to share experiences, gain strength, and find healing in community. RSVP here or by calling Eva Johnson, LCSW at 312-738-7378.

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Support Group for Men

Tuesday, August 18
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Freedom Defense Center of Austin
5500 W Madison St, Chicago, IL

Join our support group for men to talk openly without fear of judgement. Learn form all perspectives and build meaningful connections. In this group you receive and offer support. RSVP here or by calling Eva Johnson, LCSW at 312-738-7378.

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Attorney Office Hours 

Wednesday, August 19*
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 
Freedom Defense Center of Roseland
11437 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 

Have a question about a civil legal issue? Attorneys from The Village and Legal Community Project will be available to provide brief advice and counsel, limited representation, and full representation on the following civil legal issues: child support, sealing and expungement, Power of Attorney, parenting time, debt collection, landlord and tenant rights, and driver's license reinstatement. Walk-ins are welcome!  
*This is a recurring event, held the first and third Wednesday of each month.

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Support Group for Women

Thursday, August 20
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Freedom Defense Center of Roseland
11437 S Michigan Ave, Chicago

Join this safe and supportive space for women, including mothers and grandmothers of incarcerated loved ones. Come together to share experiences, gain strength, and find healing in community. RSVP here or by calling Eva Johnson, LCSW at 312-738-7378.

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Rap Sheet Day

Friday, August 21
10:45 AM Pick Up, 11:00 AM Departure 
12:00 PM Event
Freedom Defense Center of Roseland
11437 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL

Take the first step towards clearing your record and join us, in partnership with R2C2 for a Rap Sheet Day. We will provide transportation from the Freedom Defense Center of Roseland to 35th and Michigan. Please arrive by 10:45 AM for a 11:00 AM departure. Bring a valid driver's license or state ID. Please RSVP by phone at 312-738-7374 or email to fdcr@cookcountyil.gov

Light pink graphic that reads, "Men Supporting Men: Come together. Share experience. Find strength in brotherhood." It shows young men standing with their arms around each other and has a logo for the Freedom Defense Center of Roseland.

Support Group for Men

Friday, August 21
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Freedom Defense Center of Roseland
11437 S Michigan Ave, Chicago

Join our support group for men to talk openly without fear of judgement. Learn form all perspectives and build meaningful connections. In this group you receive and offer support. RSVP here or by calling Eva Johnson, LCSW at 312-738-7378.

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Support Group for Women

Monday, August 24
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Freedom Defense Center of Austin
5500 W Madison St, Chicago, IL

Join this safe and supportive space for women, including mothers and grandmothers of incarcerated loved ones. Come together to share experiences, gain strength, and find healing in community. RSVP here or by calling Eva Johnson, LCSW at 312-738-7378.

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Support Group for Men

Tuesday, August 25
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Freedom Defense Center of Austin
5500 W Madison St, Chicago, IL

Join our support group for men to talk openly without fear of judgement. Learn form all perspectives and build meaningful connections. In this group you receive and offer support. RSVP here or by calling Eva Johnson, LCSW at 312-738-7378.

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Family Defense Office Hours

Thursday, August 27* 
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 
Freedom Defense Center of Austin 
5500 W. Madison St., Chicago, IL

Need help navigating interactions with DCFS? Join our community office hours to learn about your parental rights and steps to reunify families. Connect with a Public Defender in a safe and welcoming space. Walk-ins are welcome; advanced registration is not required. To register, click here 
To join the Zoom, click here. (Zoom meeting ID: 898 1449 6627, Passcode: 590501)
*This is a recurring event, held the last Thursday of every month.

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Support Group for Women

Thursday, August 27
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Freedom Defense Center of Roseland
11437 S Michigan Ave, Chicago

Join this safe and supportive space for women, including mothers and grandmothers of incarcerated loved ones. Come together to share experiences, gain strength, and find healing in community. RSVP here or by calling Eva Johnson, LCSW at 312-738-7378.

Light pink graphic that reads, "Men Supporting Men: Come together. Share experience. Find strength in brotherhood." It shows young men standing with their arms around each other and has a logo for the Freedom Defense Center of Roseland.

Support Group for Men

Friday, August 28
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Freedom Defense Center of Roseland
11437 S Michigan Ave, Chicago

Join our support group for men to talk openly without fear of judgement. Learn form all perspectives and build meaningful connections. In this group you receive and offer support. RSVP here or by calling Eva Johnson, LCSW at 312-738-7378.

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Roseland Peoples Market

Sunday, August 30
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Near the Freedom Defense Center of Roseland
11026 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL

Join the Freedom Defense Center of Roseland with partners Contextos, Burst Into Books, SOUL (Southsiders Organized for Unity and Liberation), and AMMP (A Midwest Movement Project), for a farmer's market that is more than just shopping. The Roseland Peoples Market is a space to gather, connect, and celebrate the far South Side. There will be live art, fames, food, and music. Come by to support local businesses, artists, and organizations, eat fresh, and grow community. No registration required. 

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Family Defense Office Hours

Tuesday, September 1*
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 
Freedom Defense Center of Roseland
11437 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL

Need help navigating interactions with DCFS? Join our community office hours to learn about your parental rights and steps to reunify families. Connect with a Public Defender in a safe and welcoming space. Walk-ins are welcome; advanced registration is not required. To register, click here 
To join the Zoom, click here. (Zoom meeting ID: 836 7816 0057, Passcode: 285786)
*This is a recurring event, held the first Tuesday of every month.