Hyde Park-Kenwood Community Conference
Our Mission
HPKCC is an independent community organization, connecting people in a diverse, green and safe community. We convene individuals and groups to network, and build community around multigenerational activities, community resources, and major issues that affect our future.
Upcoming Events
HPKCC COVID-19 Community Dialogues
HPKCC is hosting a series of COVID-19 community dialogues on topics that are relevant to our community. Please visit the Community Dialogues page for more information and subscribe to HPKCC’s newsletter for updates.
Recent Virtual Events
COVID-19 Community Dialogue: Housing, June 11, 2020
On June 11 2020, HPKCC hosted its second Community Dialogue, in collaboration with the Coalition for Equitable Community Development, on housing. The dialogue featured a presentation on the neighborhood-level housing impact of COVID-19 and the City of Chicago’s response to the pandemic as well as a panel discussing protections for renters and homeowners. The video is available on HPKCC’s YouTube channel.
COVID-19 Community Dialogue: Education and Childcare, May 14, 2020
On May 14, 2020, HPKCC launched a community dialogue series beginning with the topic “Education and Childcare” that featured a Principals Roundtable, Chicago Public Schools update and Q&A session, and facilitated community conversations on childcare, equity, and social and emotional learning. The Hyde Park Herald published a story about the Principals Roundtable and the video is available on HPKCC’s YouTube Channel.
Working Towards Justice in Our Community: Hyde Park-Kenwood Emergency Community Forum, June 2, 2020
On June 2, 2020, HPKCC hosted an Emergency Community Forum titled “Working Towards Justice in Our Community” that featured remarks from community speakers in response to the death of George Floyd and the social justice protests that followed as well as a question and answer session with local elected officials. The video is available on HPKCC’s YouTube channel.
COVID-19 Virtual Community Forum, April 21, 2020
On April 21, 2020, HPKCC held an online forum for community members in Hyde Park, Kenwood, and nearby neighborhoods to share how COVID-19 affected them and for local officials to provide updates and answer questions. The Hyde Park Herald published a story about the forum and the video is available on HPKCC’s YouTube Channel.
HPKCC in the News
Photo taken by HPKCC, May 6, 2020.
HPKCC Board Member Interviewed on “Chicago Tonight”, May 6, 2020
On May 6, 2020, HPKCC Board Member Ali Ammoura was interviewed by “Chicago Tonight” co-anchor and correspondent Paris Schutz about concerns raised by community members at the HPKCC Virtual Community Forum on April 21, 2020 as part of the show’s “COVID-19 Across Chicago” series.
