Taskforce Prevention & Community Services

09/01/2026

We’re thrilled to introduce Emmanuel Garcia and Krystle Murry, members of the TaskForce Board of Directors, as the Co-Chairs of Vogue for Good 2026! Both Emmanuel and Krystle bring a deep commitment to TaskForce’s mission and to creating opportunity, belonging, and support for Black and LGBTQ+ communities in Chicago. We’re grateful for their leadership on our board and excited to have them help lead this year’s celebration of Ballroom culture, LGBTQ+ leadership, and community impact.

📅 Thursday, October 15 | 6–10 PM
📍 838 W. Kinzie St., Chicago
🎟️ Get your tickets: bit.ly/Vogue4Good

08/21/2026

Stop by to pick up a free bag of fresh fruits and vegetables while supplies last. Join TaskForce on Saturday, August 29 from 10 AM – 2 PM at 103 N Laramie Ave for our Farmers Market!

make sure to tag a neighbor and help spread the word! 🙌

Thank you to The Reva & David Logan Foundation for your support

08/20/2026

Yesterday, we were grateful to welcome a team from KPMG to TaskForce for a day of service at Produce Day! 🥕🍎 Their team helped us prepare fresh produce for community members on Chicago’s West Side while learning more about the work we do to support LGBTQ+ youth and our broader community. Thank you, KPMG, for showing up and putting community care into action! 💜

08/17/2026

TaskForce is hiring! We’re looking for someone to join our team and support HIV/STI testing, affirming care, community outreach, and connections to PrEP, treatment, and other essential services for LGBTQ+ communities of color in Chicago.

💼 Full-time | Chicago-based
💰 $22–$25/hour based on education & experience
❤️ Community-rooted, meaningful work

If you’re passionate about health equity and building trust through culturally responsive care, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today: https://taskforcepreventionandcommunityservices.applytojob.com/apply/1qFk3ehgSl/Community-Health-Worker-Phlebotomy.

Apply to Community Health Worker- Phlebotomy at TaskForce Prevention and Community Services in Chicago, IL.

08/12/2026

Build your future with TaskForce! Join us for an inspiring leadership talk with Cortez Watson, Jr., Manager of Learning Design at Konesense Development. Youth from our YEER and SAFE programs will explore career development, workforce readiness, workplace skills, and what it takes to turn your goals into a meaningful future.

📅 August 14, 2026
⏰ 11 AM–12 PM
📍 TaskForce — 9 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago, IL 60644

Come ready to ask questions, gain career advice, and get inspired!

07/22/2026

This Friday, join TaskForce’s Fitness Program at 6:30 p.m. for a nutrition workshop led by Shaqueta “Shawne” Hinkle! Learn practical meal-prepping strategies, how to use food as fuel, and which foods can help support your fitness and wellness goals. 🥬🥕

07/21/2026

Fresh, healthy produce, completely FREE! 🥬🍅
Stop by 103 N Laramie on July 25 for free fresh produce.

Thank you to the for making this Farmers' Market possible!

07/15/2026

This summer, we celebrated outside! ☀️🏳️‍🌈 We were happy to be back on the front lawn for , offering free games and wellness activations. Thank you to everyone who stopped by, played a game, and helped us build community on the South Side!

07/13/2026

Produce Day is this Wednesday! We'll be starting a bit earlier, handing out free bags of fruits and vegetables starting at 12 PM. Stop by TaskForce to stock up on all your summer essentials!