The youth activism group HELLO has resumed its Tuesday evening meetings at a new site: Wellington Avenue United Church of Christ, in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood.
CCH co-sponsors the youth group with The Night Ministry and Lakeview Action Coalition. The weekly group mobilizes homeless youth to meet, share, and advocate on issues that affect their lives.
Now in its 9th year, the HELLO group is believed to be one of the longest running groups of its kind in the U.S. HELLO sought a new meeting site after the Broadway Youth Center moved in mid-December from its long-time site at 3179 N. Broadway Ave.
“CCH thanks Senior Pastor Dan Dale, the staff and congregation of Wellington UCC for so generously offering HELLO with a weekly meeting space,” said Beth Cunningham, CCH’s youth attorney. “With their support, HELLO youth leaders can continue actively participating in CCH advocacy efforts. We look forward to our future collaboration with Wellington UCC.”
As of January 8, HELLO’s Tuesday evening meetings will be held 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Wellington UCC Church,615 W. Wellington Ave.
Questions? Contact Beth Cunningham at beth@chicagohomeless.org or (312) 641-4140.
– Jimmy Lacy & Anne Bowhay, Media