Name: FREE Resources for South Suburban Residents - The LEGO Academy
Start: 2025-10-09T17:00:00-05:00
Location: Parker Junior High School

Parker Junior High School

FREE Resources for South Suburban Residents!
The South Suburban Chicago (IL) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated,
is excited to introduce The LEGO Academy (Links Eliminating Gaps through Opportunities), a free, year-long program designed for residents right here in our South Suburban community.
 What’s included for FREE? • Food Security: FREE meals at every session + FREE groceries to take home 
• Health &amp; Wellness: FREE Health Screenings and workshops
• Civic Engagement: Deputy voter registrar training, FREE state IDs/Real IDs, FREE birth certificates, and FREE Ventra passes
• Education &amp; Careers: Scholarship opportunities, community service hours, resume, cover letter &amp; personal statement help, elevator pitch coaching, FREE professional headshots, mock interviews, digital skills, field trips, and laptops for select participants Who can join? •	Students in grades 6–12 • Adults and senior family members Where? South Suburban College | 15800 State St, South Holland, IL 60473
Spaces are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot at one of our upcoming informational sessions. Please use the link to register on Eventbrite. We are excited to welcome your family to The LEGO Academy!
For questions, please email us at <a href="mailto:TheLEGOAcademy@ssclinks.org">TheLEGOAcademy@ssclinks.org</a>

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