Program locationFathers Who Care4540 W. Washington Blvd.Chicago, IL 60624
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West Garfield Park
Youth voice amplified beyond the block.
In West Garfield Park, media access and community dialogue help young people practice advocacy while families connect to information and opportunity.
Community affiliate
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Local leadership translates neighborhood knowledge into programs, partnerships and responsive action.
CAP staff
- Rev. Walter JonesCAP StaffWalterJ@ChicagoAreaProject.org
Area supervisorKen ButlerArea SupervisorKennyB@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 advocacy
Community knowledge helps shape where attention and partnership can matter most.
Media leadership
Young people and families gain positive experiences, practical support and trusted connections.
Resource navigation
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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 committee work expanded into public voice and community service, including young people preparing for and participating in CAN TV conversations.
24Youth committee meetings21Community service19Recreation
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.
62 activities and events
Most common local objectiveFamily communication
Families strengthen trusted communication, consistent guidance, academic monitoring and future-focused support.
60 activities and events
One of the community’s top objectivesCollege & career readiness
Young people explore careers, training, financial aid, work experience and the pathways that connect learning to goals.
47 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 West Garfield Park.
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.
Media and advocacy
Formal MOUCAN TV
Provides a public media platform for youth voice, community dialogue and resource awareness.
Civic partnership
Formal MOUAlderman Jason Ervin
Supports civic connection and neighborhood coordination.
Public safety
Formal MOUChicago Police Department leadership
Participates in community coordination and public-safety engagement.
Recent results
Examples from 2025-2026.
These stories describe specific results reported by the affiliate. They are not annual totals.
300estimated households per episode
December 2025Youth-led broadcasts expanded the reach of local voices
A three-part CAN TV series elevated youth empowerment, community resources and nonprofit collaboration beyond the immediate neighborhood.
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