Program locationsProgram locationWest 79th StreetChicago, IL 60653Program location8359 S. Pulaski Rd.Chicago, IL 60652
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Southwest Side
Ashburn
Creative and active spaces invite new connections.
Ashburn blends art, sports, school-year support and family engagement to create approachable entry points into community life.
Community affiliate
Explore connected services Ashburn Community Committee
Local leadership translates neighborhood knowledge into programs, partnerships and responsive action.
CAP staff
- Jose ChavezCAP StaffJoseC@ChicagoAreaProject.org
- Leah ChavezData Assistant
Area supervisorArcadio DelgadoArea SupervisorArcadioD@ChicagoAreaProject.org
The local strategy
Focused on what helps people move forward.
The profile connects community priorities to CAP's regional service network without losing the local voice that makes the work relevant.
Arts enrichment
Community knowledge helps shape where attention and partnership can matter most.
Sports and recreation
Young people and families gain positive experiences, practical support and trusted connections.
Back-to-school support
Affiliates bring partners together around progress that residents can see and feel.
Connected service areasCommunity & Youth ServicesPrevention & Wellness
2025-2026 activities and events
What took place during the year.
This summary comes from CAP's activity list. Participation figures reflect visits across activities and events, not a count of unique people.
What the activity shows
Large shared experiences paired recreation with career exposure, leadership and community service—helping young people encounter new settings, adults and possibilities.
59Recreation37Community service30Youth workshops
CAP objectives
Goals reflected in local activities.
These were the three most common objective tags in the affiliate's 2025-2026 activities and events.
Family communication
Families strengthen trusted communication, consistent guidance, academic monitoring and future-focused support.
77 activities and events
Most common local objectiveLife skills & prevention
Youth practice decision-making, conflict resolution, communication, coping, money management and positive recreation.
76 activities and events
One of the community’s top objectivesSafer environments
Communities use service, advocacy and shared events to improve public spaces, access, safety and school climate.
53 activities and events
One of the community’s top objectivesOne activity or event may support more than one objective, so these figures should not be added together.
Community resources
Jobs, programs and services in Ashburn.
The affiliate's public board includes job postings, youth and family programs, education, health services and local events.
Jobs & trainingYouth opportunitiesHealth & family supportCommunity events
Community partners
Organizations working with this affiliate.
CAP's 2025-2026 partnership list includes organizations that provided space, services, expertise or referrals.
Community space
Community partnershipAshburn Baptist Church
Provides meeting and activity space for committee gatherings and youth programming.
Civic partnership
Community partnership18th Ward Alderman's Office
Shares meeting space and collaborates on neighborhood events.
Youth referrals
Community partnershipCPS educators and staff
Volunteer at activities and connect students to youth services.
Recent results
Examples from 2025-2026.
These stories describe specific results reported by the affiliate. They are not annual totals.
100+neighbors engaged
August 2025Sports built new neighborhood relationships
The fifth annual community soccer game brought residents, youth, public-safety partners and local organizations together around positive competition.
100+young people equipped
August 2025Back-to-school support reduced a practical barrier
Young attendees received school supplies while families connected with local organizations, resources and community leaders.
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