Social Justice
Chicago woman aims to resurrect Englewood neighborhood
UnBlocked Englewood is an arts-driven community redevelopment initiative in partnership with the Chicago Bungalow Association and Englewood Arts Collective.
Tonika Johnson is spearheading UnBlocked Englewood, an inspiring initiative aimed to rejuvenate the Chicago neighborhood by renovating homes of long-standing residents and transforming vacant lots.
The initiative has already refurbished 12 homes, with plans to revitalize 13 more. To support this vibrant community makeover, a GoFundMe has been launched. The goal is to gather the resources needed for these vital improvements.
“By providing immediate support to homeowners, we foster a sense of community and create lasting social impact,” the fundraiser reads.
About UnBlocked Englewood
UnBlocked Englewood is an arts-driven community redevelopment initiative in partnership with the Chicago Bungalow Association and Englewood Arts Collective. They have already successfully repaired 12 homes, with 13 more to go. They also recently installed a new block club sign and a vibrant mural on one of the repaired homes. By providing immediate support to homeowners, they foster a sense of community and create lasting social impact.
Fundraiser
“Your donation will help us preserve the neighborhood’s character and increase home values, demonstrating that community redevelopment and public art can transform historically neglected areas. Join us in making a tangible difference—restoring denied equity one home repair and vacant lot beautification at a time”, Johnson says.
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