RAGE (Resident Association of Greater Englewood)

What’s better than being part of a resident-led movement working WITH the community, FOR the community? As a R.A.G.E. member, you’ll stay plugged into everything happening in Englewood, build real connections with neighbors & changemakers, and help create solutions that matter. Plus, you’ll get access to exclusive R.A.G.E. member events, workshops, and opportunities to RE-UP Englewood together! Ready to turn connect, build, take action for Englewood? Join R.A.G.E. today: bit.ly/joinrage #JoinRAGE #RAGEnglewood #ConnectBuildTakeAction #EnglewoodRising #60621 #60636

Tonight there are not one, but THREE events happening on 63rd Street in Englewood! Swipe through to see what’s happening in the neighborhood and make your plans to tap in, connect and have a great weekend! #RAGEconnects #CommunityRepost FRIDAY Englewood Branded Grand Re-Opening & Toy Drive, 5:30pm to 7:30pm @ Englewood Branded (1546 W. 63rd St) Marie|Wesley End of Season Sale, 1pm to 9pm @ Marie|Wesley (1122 W. 63rd St) Gloria L. Rivera Solo Art Exhibit, 5pm to 9pm @ Marie|Wesley (1122 W. 63rd St) Skate n Peace, 7pm to 11pm @ Hamilton Park (513 W 72nd St) SATURDAY Pre-Thanksgiving Feast, 12pm to 3pm @ St. John EMB Church (1234 W. 63rd St) Thanksgiving Giveaway, 12pm to 2pm @ Ogden Park Fieldhouse (6500 S. Racine Ave) SUNDAY Free Thanksgiving Hot Meal, 11am @ Shiloh Apostolic Lighthouse Church (6032 S. Racine Ave)

Taking a moment to look back at our 5 After 5 series— building connections, supporting black business, and keeping that Black $$$ circulating right here in Englewood! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who ever came through to a 5 After 5! Whether you shared your business, supported a vendor, or simply showed up ready to vibe with the community, you were part of making 5 after 5 so special. This is how we #ReUpEnglewood: by investing in ourselves and our neighbors. What local Black-owned business in Englewood are you supporting this holiday season? Drop their name in the comments and let's #ReUpEnglewood! #ShopBlack #ShopLocal #ShopEnglewood #RAGEnglewood #BlackOwned #60621 #60636 #NetworkingWithPurpose #SupportBlackBusiness #5after5

We know these girls are going to be whatever they want to be! ???? #TBT to the Black Girls Leading Change Conference at Kennedy-King College! Our Membership & Youth Development Program Manager led powerful sessions designed to inspire and empower young Black girls to channel their passion and talents into their community! A special shoutout to our incredible R.A.G.E. Ambassadors, Pam & Lyric, who co-led these impactful conversations. We’re so proud to pour into the next generation of leaders who are ready to make a difference in Englewood and beyond! #BlackGirlsLeadingChange #RAGEnglewood #EnglewoodYouth #60621 #60636 #BlackGirlMagic #throwbackthursday #youthdevelopment

Meet Clarice, one of Englewood’s newest homeowners! After relocating from Memphis, she chose our community with purpose—to contribute to the revitalization and growth of Englewood. Black homeownership is vital to creating wealth and stability in our neighborhoods and R.A.G.E. is proud to support Clarice on her journey! She is a recipient of our Blacklining Grant, providing $1,000 and a toolkit to help secure her investment. If you’re a new Black homeowner in Englewood, we want to support you too. Apply today at bit.ly/blacklining and join us in creating a stronger and thriving Englewood, together. #BlackliningGrant #BlackHomeownership #RAGEEnglewood #CommunityInvestment #EnglewoodRising

Starting with our Englewood Village Meeting tonight, this week is full of giveaways to gathering and so much more. Don't miss out—check out the R.A.G.E. calendar for all these events and more and join us in connecting, building, and giving thanks! ?? #RAGEconnects #RAGEnglewood #EnglewoodStrong #CommunityEvents #GiveBack #Thanksgiving #Community #60621 #60636

This year, R.A.G.E. is mixing it up! Join us on Thursday, December 19th, from 9 PM to 12 AM at Zikomo’s Suites for a festive evening designed to connect and inspire young professionals ready to make an impact. ?? Learn more about R.A.G.E. ?? Network with like-minded changemakers ?? VIP perks for members Not a member yet? Join R.A.G.E. before the event to unlock exclusive VIP benefits and take the first step toward making a difference in Greater Englewood! RSVP at https://bit.ly/RAGEParty and let’s build, vibe, and create change together this holiday season. ?? #RAGEHolidayMixer #YoungProfessionals #Englewood #TakeAction

This week, R.A.G.E. proudly awarded two incredible young Black women the Blacklining Grant, providing them each with $1,000 and a toolkit to support their journey as new homeowners right here in Englewood! We are overjoyed to celebrate LaToya and Clarisse for their commitment to investing in our community and building their futures here. It’s moments like these that inspire and help us keep RAGEing forward to increase #blackhomeownership in Greater Englewood! Applications for the Blacklining Grant are still open! Visit bit.ly/blacklining to learn more & apply! #BlackliningGrant #RAGEnglewood #BlackHomeownership #InvestInEnglewood #ReUpEnglewood #60621 #60636 #homeownership #community #investment #housing #Englewoodrising

#RAGEinthenews Our CEO & Co-Founder Asiaha Butler spoke with ABC 7 Chicago about Mayor Johnson’s proposed $300M property tax hike and its impact on Englewood homeowners. We’re glad to hear City Council rejected the proposed tax hike, but we hope property taxes stay off the table in future negotiations. Head to https://lnkd.in/eyHZs--6 to watch the full interview, and RSVP to join us at next week’s Englewood Village Meeting to continue this important conversation and connect + build + take action for our community at bit.ly/ragemeeting #EnglewoodStrong #CommunityVoice #EnglewoodVillage #Chicago

#ThrowbackThursday to Jobs on the Block, R.A.G.E.'s answer to the Englewood residents in “hotspot” areas who told us they needed jobs; so, we brought the JOBS straight to the BLOCK! This is a perfect example of R.A.G.E.: we CONNECTed with the block, BUILT with R.A.G.E. members to find a solution and took ACTION to make it happen! Nearly 15 years strong, R.A.G.E. remains committed to connecting, building, and taking action in Greater Englewood! Do you have a great idea to uplift the Englewood community? Join R.A.G.E. and let's build together to make it a reality! ?? bit.ly/joinrage #RAGEnglewood #TBT #Englewood #JobsOnTheBlock #60621 #60636 #economicjustice