From everyone at the Riot Fest Foundation, we hope you had a safe and happy holidays! We were overjoyed to to support Alderman Cardenas’ 12th Ward Toy Drive once again. The Foundation donated approximately 30 toys to the program to be handed out to families in need, as part of a yearly tradition for the
Read MoreWe sure miss Douglass Park right about now—but festival or no festival, we still want to see the park kept clean. That’s why the Riot Fest Foundation would like to encourage you to Pitch In for the Parks. Pitch In for the Parks is a city-wide initiative for volunteers to help keep Chicago’s parks clean
Read MoreThank you to everyone who came out to Bike the Boulevard with the 24th Ward! We passed out too many glow sticks to count and had a lot of fun decorating bikes and promoting bike safety. Check back for more community events and fundraisers throughout this year and next.
Read MoreJoin The Riot Fest Foundation on July 31 for the 24th Ward’s Bike The Boulevard, a community bike ride through North Lawndale to promote public safety.
Read MoreGlobal & Virtual: Saturday, July 18 – Sunday, July 26, 2020 This July, you can help the homeless, get some exercise, and win prizes all at the same time. A Safe Haven Foundation will launch The Inaugural Global Virtual Run/Walk to End Homelessness starting July 18, 2020. Registration is currently underway. Though we can’t be
Read MoreThe Riot Fest Foundation is joining forces with the Douglas Park Advisory Council once again for the 3rd annual Let’s Share The Warmth Coat Drive. Starting December 6 until January 3, you can make the winter a little better for someone in need by donating your new or gently used winter items—coats, gloves, hats, scarves,
Read MoreThis July, you can help the homeless, get some exercise, and win Riot Fest tickets all at the same time. A Safe Haven Foundation will launch its 9th Annual 5K Run To End Homelessness on Saturday, July 13, at scenic Montrose Harbor in Buena Park, Chicago. Proceeds will support the foundation’s mission of supporting and
Read MoreRiot Fest Foundation in partnership with Riot Fest, are looking for volunteers to help out a total of three days this summer by mulching trees, picking up trash, pulling weeds, planting flowers, and more. All are welcome, and no experience is necessary. Volunteers will be rewarded for their time with tickets to Riot Fest 2019.
Read MoreWith Easter right around the corner, we’ve partnered up with the Douglas Park Advisory Council to help make this year’s egg hunt better than ever. RFF donated 100 baskets and cellophane for this year’s event, which will be held at the Douglas Park Cultural and Community Center (1401 S Sacramento Dr, Chicago, IL 60623). You
Read MoreWe’ve teamed up with the Douglas Park Advisory Council once again for Let’s Share The Warmth Coat Drive and are now accepting new and gently used coats for children and adults as well as gloves, hats, and scarves. If you would like to donate a new coat or have a gently used coat at home that
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