Greater Rockwell Organization

Friendship Center Drive - May 23-June 13

GRO is collecting non-food items for the Friendship Center from May 23 through June 13.Drop-off sites should be accessible and protected from weather (front porches, unlocked apartment lobbies, and businesses are suitable). GRO will publish and update a map of all locations. GRO will also do the collecting and delivering to the Friendship Center.

Mayfestiversary event - May 23-24

Mayfestiversary returns on Memorial Day Weekend 2026! Begyle Brewing and Dovetail Brewery are hosting their annual spring party to welcome back Chicago's best season and the 10th anniversary of Dovetail Brewery – join us to help reach 4 million meals donated to the Friendship Center!

Yard Sale June 7th

GRO annual garage sale is June 7. Register with GRO and we will put you on our map and file for a permit with the alderman on your behaf.

Garden Walk - July 18th

Our garden walk is intended to celebrate our local community & ecosystem and raise funds to support GRO's corner gardens as well as local nonprofits. 

 The event will be on Saturday, July 18th between 11am-3pm with a 'Host VIP Hour' from 10am-11am to take a sneak peek at each other's gardens.

Strong Blocks - All Summer

Get to know your neighbors with this low pressure meet up to make our neighborhood stronger.

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