Program locationsProgram Site 1Bessemer Park / Chicago Park District8930 S. Muskegon Ave.Chicago, IL 60617Program Site 2Haven of Rest Missionary Baptist Church7925 S. South Chicago Ave.Chicago, IL 60617
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Far Southeast Side
South Chicago
Sport creates a bridge to civic belonging.
South Chicago uses accessible youth activities to bring families into dialogue about civic life, immigration resources and community participation.
Community affiliate
Explore connected services CAP community work in South Chicago
Local leadership translates neighborhood knowledge into programs, partnerships and responsive action.
CAP staff
- Pearl BrooksCAP StaffPearlB@ChicagoAreaProject.org
- Tristan JonesCAP StaffTristanJ@ChicagoAreaProject.org
- William “Bill” NorelsCommunity OrganizerWilliamN@ChicagoAreaProject.org
Area supervisorTim BrindisiArea SupervisorTimB@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.
Youth sports
Community knowledge helps shape where attention and partnership can matter most.
Civic education
Young people and families gain positive experiences, practical support and trusted connections.
Family engagement
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
Youth moved between recreation, referrals and civic participation, joining community cleanups and public events alongside parents, residents and park partners.
90Recreation22Referrals21Youth committee meetings
CAP objectives
Goals reflected in local activities.
These were the three most common objective tags in the affiliate's 2025-2026 activities and events.
Life skills & prevention
Youth practice decision-making, conflict resolution, communication, coping, money management and positive recreation.
125 activities and events
Most common local objectiveResource connection
Youth gain knowledge of, referrals to and practical access to services and employment opportunities.
27 activities and events
One of the community’s top objectivesYouth leadership
Young people help identify priorities, educate peers, select relevant programs and lead committee work.
22 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 South Chicago.
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 infrastructure
Formal MOUBessemer Park - Chicago Park District
Provides facilities, staff, materials, referrals, jobs, volunteers and emergency assistance when available.
Resident leadership
Formal MOUBessemer Park Advisory Council
Mobilizes youth referrals, volunteers and family assistance.
Recent results
Examples from 2025-2026.
These stories describe specific results reported by the affiliate. They are not annual totals.
20youth players
May 2025A soccer team became a forum for civic learning
Youth, coaches and about 15 parents launched a program combining athletic development with recurring conversations about real-world community issues.
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