Episode 7: Community Clean Up - Chicago - Looting Aftermath

After the death of George Floyd, it caused an uprising of protesters across the nation, along with it came opportunists looting anything of menial value, pillaging through communities, destroying on site whatever they had to, to get those gym shoes, liquor, cash, clothes. The aftermath was devastating, but for one community on the Sourhside of Chicago, #Ashburn, there was victory! Neighbors gathered to clean up for the business owners, and many business owners reacted quickly themselves. Now, I'm taking out selfless volunteers into other communities needing attention to help repair the damages. Stores may never open again after having been closed for so long during #COVID-19, making it difficult for some to acquire necessities. Hear of some who have reopened. SHOW NOTES: Front Line Foods 1,000 FREE Meals 3506 W. Chicago Ave Friday, June 5, 2020 @2p Food for Change info@foodforchangechicago.org 219.533.4933 Greater Chicago Food Bank Emergency or supplemental food assistance in Cook County www.chicagofoodbank.org 773.247.FOOD (3663) Apply for SNAP 773.843.5416 Community Clean Up Hosted by Melissa Conyears-Ervin Sat June 6, 10a - 1p Register: ChiCityTreasurer.eventbrite.com Alderman Jason Ervin Westside Clean Up - 28th Ward Meet Up: 4201 W. Jackson Southside Clean Up Alderman Stephanie Coleman Meet Up: 2113 W. Marquette List of open shopping facilities on the Dubcaster Facebook page, or email thedubcaster@gmail.com for an electronic copy.