The Southwest Collective

Breaking down barriers and building up communities on Chicago's southwest side.

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Freebies for Families Diaper Fund
Freebies for Families Diaper Fund
Our Website
Our Website

Voting & Voter Registration

Request a Voter Registration Table from SWC
Voter Registration | Cook County Clerk
Voter Registration | Cook County Clerk
Illinois Voter Guide
Illinois Voter Guide

Find Help

Little Free Library Map
Little Free Library Map
Find a food pantry
Find a food pantry

Upcoming Events

Register for Circulo session in English
Register for Circulo session in English
Quarterly Community Meeting: March 2026 | The SW Collective
Quarterly Community Meeting: March 2026 | The SW Collective
Freebies for Families: February 2026 | The SW Collective
Freebies for Families: February 2026 | The SW Collective
Freebies for Families: March 2026 | The SW Collective
Freebies for Families: March 2026 | The SW Collective

Recursos de Inmigración

Tengo Miedo / I'm Scared
Tengo Miedo / I'm Scared
Know Your Rights — TRP IMMIGRANT JUSTICE
Know Your Rights — TRP IMMIGRANT JUSTICE
Tengo Miedo by Marlene Huerta
Tengo Miedo by Marlene Huerta
Tengo Miedo: Workbook
Tengo Miedo: Workbook

Your Home & Neighborhood

Moving Archer Forward
Moving Archer Forward
IL Solar for All: Starter Kit (English)
IL Solar for All: Starter Kit (English)
Illinois Solar for All: Tu Guía
Illinois Solar for All: Tu Guía
Does my home have lead pipes? Check your Chicago address - Chicago Sun-Times
Does my home have lead pipes? Check your Chicago address - Chicago Sun-Times
¿Dónde se encuentran las pipas de agua con plomo en Chicago? - Chicago Sun-Times
¿Dónde se encuentran las pipas de agua con plomo en Chicago? - Chicago Sun-Times

For Small Biz Owners

Protecting Chicago Sign - Payhip
Mind Ya Business
Podcast
·Podcast
Book a 1:1 Small Biz Consultation
Business Advising | Cook County Small Business Source
Chicago BACP Entrepreneur Certification

In the News

Latino-Owned Businesses Struggle To Recover As Midway Blitz Impacts Linger
Archer Ave Bike Lanes Tension Fuels Political Ambitions – South Side Weekly
Brighton Park Bike Ride Welcomes Neighbors On 'Short And Chill' Tour
Southwest Side Businesses Struggle Amid Immigration Blitz: 'This Is Worse Than COVID'
Southwest Side Kids, Teens Earn President's Volunteer Service Award

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