Occupy Freedom School is
having its first fundraiser this Saturday to help fund its daily
operations as well as help us restore a house on the South side to help
serve the nearby community.
Occupy Freedom School is schedules
to open its doors to the Washington Park community January 7, 2013.
There are a plethora classes offered at OFS including but not limited to
yoga, restorative justice, media literacy, history, and music. A
community garden is being established across from the center where
additional learning will take place. In
order to complete this mission we must first restore this historic
greystone home in time to have a wonderful holiday present to give to
the Washington Park community.
There will be food, music, and
some awesome items up for silent auction. It will be from 4-6:30pm at
5638 S. Woodlawn, graciously hosted by SHoP (South side Hub of
Production).
Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door,
and all money raised will go toward materials for OFS and toward helping
renovate 6026 S. Vernon.
RSVP at occupyfreedomschool@gmail.com
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Street Medic Training with Chicago Action Medical
Register for Chicago Action Medical's (CAM) workshop on the website at
http://chicagoactionmedical.wordpress.com/
Information
What are street medics? Street medics, or action medics, are volunteers with varying degrees of medical training who attend protests and demonstrations to provide medical care such as first aid.
Who is CAM?
Chicago Action Medical (CAM) is a collective of action medics that has provided medical support at direct actions for social change since 2002. We have also helped organize and provide medical care at many actions for social change and environmental justice throughout the country. Some of our members were part of establishing the Common Ground Health Clinic in post-Katrina New Orleans, and others have worked in the occupied territories of Palestine.
When and where is the training?
CAM is conducting a 20-hour street medic training on December 14th-16th. Friday night will run from 6 pm to 10 pm, and Saturday and Sunday will run from 9 am to 7 pm. Please make sure you can attend the full training before signing up. The training will be at Occupy Chicago’s headquarters at 500 W. Cermak.
How much does the training cost?
Our suggested donation is $10-$100 for the whole training. Give what you can; no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Do I need any prior experience?
No medical or protest experience is required to attend this training. That said, we welcome people with all levels of medical training, including EMT, WFR, RN, MD, etc.
Additional info: Space is very limited and we may have to put people on standby. If for any reason you cannot make part or all of the training, please notify us so we can utilize the freed slot. You are going to have fun and get a little messy, so wear clothes you won’t mind getting dirty. Questions? Contact us at estherfm@riseup.net or 847-420-4841.
RSVP to the facebook event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/452445008145226/
http://chicagoactionmedical.wordpress.com/
Information
What are street medics? Street medics, or action medics, are volunteers with varying degrees of medical training who attend protests and demonstrations to provide medical care such as first aid.
Who is CAM?
Chicago Action Medical (CAM) is a collective of action medics that has provided medical support at direct actions for social change since 2002. We have also helped organize and provide medical care at many actions for social change and environmental justice throughout the country. Some of our members were part of establishing the Common Ground Health Clinic in post-Katrina New Orleans, and others have worked in the occupied territories of Palestine.
When and where is the training?
CAM is conducting a 20-hour street medic training on December 14th-16th. Friday night will run from 6 pm to 10 pm, and Saturday and Sunday will run from 9 am to 7 pm. Please make sure you can attend the full training before signing up. The training will be at Occupy Chicago’s headquarters at 500 W. Cermak.
How much does the training cost?
Our suggested donation is $10-$100 for the whole training. Give what you can; no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Do I need any prior experience?
No medical or protest experience is required to attend this training. That said, we welcome people with all levels of medical training, including EMT, WFR, RN, MD, etc.
Additional info: Space is very limited and we may have to put people on standby. If for any reason you cannot make part or all of the training, please notify us so we can utilize the freed slot. You are going to have fun and get a little messy, so wear clothes you won’t mind getting dirty. Questions? Contact us at estherfm@riseup.net or 847-420-4841.
RSVP to the facebook event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/452445008145226/
Monday, November 5, 2012
Volunteer Appreciation Day
On November 18th from 4pm to 7pm at 500 W. Cermak we will come together to recognize all the great work that all volunteers have put in to make the South Side Occupy Freedom School what it is today.
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Sunday, November 4, 2012
Classes to resume at Cermak
Unless we receive information stating that the sit in will continue at city hall to protest the school closings in Chicago (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/03/ctu-protesters-arrested-c_n_2068826.html) OFS classes will resume as usual at 500 W. Cermak rm 501.
Friday, November 2, 2012
ALL CLASSES MOVED TO CITY HALL!
Currently there is a sit in going on at city hall of roughly 50 people protesting the imminent closings of public schools.
The Occupy Freedom School will stand in solidarity with those fighting to keep education accessible to all, as well as maintaining a better educational environment for teachers by preventing overcrowding.
So, as long as the sit in continues at city hall ALL OFS classes will take place at city hall on the 5th floor in front of the mayor's office.
The Occupy Freedom School will stand in solidarity with those fighting to keep education accessible to all, as well as maintaining a better educational environment for teachers by preventing overcrowding.
So, as long as the sit in continues at city hall ALL OFS classes will take place at city hall on the 5th floor in front of the mayor's office.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Anniversary Celebrations
Join us tomorrow at 6 PM for TWO anniversary celebrations!
The main event is the 1 year anniversary of Occupy The South Side here in Chicago, and in addition we (Occupy Freedom School) will be celebrating our 1 month anniversary.
We will be celebrating with a variety show that will include music, poetry, a puppet show and more reflecting back on the past year (and month) of what we were able to accomplish as a community within Occupy.
There is a suggested $5 donation to go toward the Occupy Freedom School, but no one will be turned away.
The event is taking place at "Cermak" aka Occupy Chicago's Indoor Space, which you can find on our Locations page along with step by step directions. If you don't know the access code to get into the building, please email us to inquire for it.
More info on the variety show can be found at the following facebook event page link:
https://www.facebook.com/events/374157489319158/
The main event is the 1 year anniversary of Occupy The South Side here in Chicago, and in addition we (Occupy Freedom School) will be celebrating our 1 month anniversary.
We will be celebrating with a variety show that will include music, poetry, a puppet show and more reflecting back on the past year (and month) of what we were able to accomplish as a community within Occupy.
There is a suggested $5 donation to go toward the Occupy Freedom School, but no one will be turned away.
The event is taking place at "Cermak" aka Occupy Chicago's Indoor Space, which you can find on our Locations page along with step by step directions. If you don't know the access code to get into the building, please email us to inquire for it.
More info on the variety show can be found at the following facebook event page link:
https://www.facebook.com/events/374157489319158/
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Mask Making Workshop
On Saturday October 27th from 2 PM - 4PM we will be hosting a free mask making workshop.
Come learn some cool stuff about how masks are used in different cultures throughout history and around the world. Masks aren't just for Halloween!
Make your own mask to take with you - supplies provided!
RSVP to the facebook event - https://www.facebook.com/events/181253792011124/
Come learn some cool stuff about how masks are used in different cultures throughout history and around the world. Masks aren't just for Halloween!
Make your own mask to take with you - supplies provided!
RSVP to the facebook event - https://www.facebook.com/events/181253792011124/
Friday, October 12, 2012
Conference Call Tonight
Time: ~6:00pm - 7:15pm
Phone number: (218) 339-2409
Code: 8875520#
This will be our weekly summary/recap to share our experiences thus far, how students are doing, what we are doing well and what we can improve. If anyone wants to ask questions or bring up new ideas about anything feel free to chime in.
If you are unable to attend at this time let us know if there is another time that works better for you. Also if you can't make the call at this time you can send us an email to occupyfreedomschool@gmail.
Phone number: (218) 339-2409
Code: 8875520#
This will be our weekly summary/recap to share our experiences thus far, how students are doing, what we are doing well and what we can improve. If anyone wants to ask questions or bring up new ideas about anything feel free to chime in.
If you are unable to attend at this time let us know if there is another time that works better for you. Also if you can't make the call at this time you can send us an email to occupyfreedomschool@gmail.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Volunteer Conference Call: Weekly Recap
Date: Friday
Time: ~6:30pm - 7:30pm
Phone number: (218) 339-2409
Code: 8875520#
This will be our weekly summary/recap to share our experiences thus far, how students are doing, what we are doing well and what we can improve. If anyone wants to ask questions or bring up new ideas about anything feel free to chime in.
If you are unable to attend at this time let us know if there is another time that works better for you. Also if you can't make the call at this time you can send us an email to occupyfreedomschool@gmail.
Time: ~6:30pm - 7:30pm
Phone number: (218) 339-2409
Code: 8875520#
This will be our weekly summary/recap to share our experiences thus far, how students are doing, what we are doing well and what we can improve. If anyone wants to ask questions or bring up new ideas about anything feel free to chime in.
If you are unable to attend at this time let us know if there is another time that works better for you. Also if you can't make the call at this time you can send us an email to occupyfreedomschool@gmail.
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Student and Parent Welcoming to OFS!
Sunday, September 30th, there will be a welcoming for all students and parents as well as those interested in joining or volunteering with the Freedom School at Occupy Chicago's Indoor Space at 500 W. Cermak Rm 501.
We will discuss the classes to be offered, our vision for the future of education, and how we can best work together to make this a success.
To get to Occupy Chicago's Indoor Space go to the building on the North side of Cermak on the West side of the Chicago river (just over the bridge). Then make a sharp right onto Lumber St. Just to the left of the Uhaul store there is a red door with the address of 2147 S Lumber above the door. That is where you enter into the building. Then take the elevator up to the 5th floor. Make two lefts and find us in room 501.
We will discuss the classes to be offered, our vision for the future of education, and how we can best work together to make this a success.
To get to Occupy Chicago's Indoor Space go to the building on the North side of Cermak on the West side of the Chicago river (just over the bridge). Then make a sharp right onto Lumber St. Just to the left of the Uhaul store there is a red door with the address of 2147 S Lumber above the door. That is where you enter into the building. Then take the elevator up to the 5th floor. Make two lefts and find us in room 501.
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Student/Parent Orientation
There will be a student/parent orientation on Thursday September 27th from 11am to 2pm at the Chicago Bee Library at 3647 S. State St. All are encouraged to attend including volunteers. Email occupyfreedomschool@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Mission Statement
The South Side Chicago Freedom School offers quality, no-cost,
volunteer-run, community-based educational opportunities for people of
all ages through the city of Chicago. Classes and workshops directly
respond to neighborhood and community specific desires and needs.
The South Side Chicago Freedom School also acts as a nexus of information and opportunities for the broader community of Chicago's education based organizations.
The South Side Chicago Freedom School believes that all community members are also teachers and that therefore anyone can teach a class. This fundamental faith and belief in the worth of existing stores of knowledge within our own community supports our mission to encourage the growth of grassroots educational opportunities.
The South Side Chicago Freedom School also acts as a nexus of information and opportunities for the broader community of Chicago's education based organizations.
The South Side Chicago Freedom School believes that all community members are also teachers and that therefore anyone can teach a class. This fundamental faith and belief in the worth of existing stores of knowledge within our own community supports our mission to encourage the growth of grassroots educational opportunities.
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Want to share your knowledge or skills?
Is there something in particular that you are really good at? Is there something you know a lot about? If you answered yes to either of these questions, we invite you to join us and share your knowledge and skills with your peers. Whether if it is how to play a sport, creative writing classes, or you are just a music enthusiast, nothing is off limits. We want you to share your skills to help improve the lives of those around you and engage with one another to build a rich environment of education.
You can sign up as a volunteer here: http://occupyfreedomschool.blogspot.com/p/volunteer-sign-up.html
You can sign up as a volunteer here: http://occupyfreedomschool.blogspot.com/p/volunteer-sign-up.html
Upcoming Events
Check out our calendar for a list of upcoming events.
http://occupyfreedomschool.blogspot.com/p/calendar.html
http://occupyfreedomschool.blogspot.com/p/calendar.html
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